Vol. 47 No. 1 ST. SCHOLASTICA MONASTERY, Fort Smith, AR March, 2018 St. Benedict Monastery in , TX Closes

The Sisters of St. Scholastica ended 102 “I found my monastic vocation after many years of years of ministry in the Diocese of Amarillo, TX searching,” Sister Hildegard, who made her pro- when St. Benedict Monastery in Canyon closed on fession at St. Benedict’s in 1997, said. “I found my November 21. In his homily at the monastery’s vocation at Hesychia House of Prayer. God sent closing Mass, Amarillo Bishop Patrick Zurek paid me to Canyon to help Sr. Mary realize her dream. tribute to the Sisters’ many years of service to his I’m overjoyed to be here at St. Scholastica Monas- diocese, including: tery. There was a lot of sorrow and sadness with Sr. Mary’s death and leaving Canyon but I can feel faith • 75 years at Holy Family Parish in Nazareth and community oozing out of the walls.” (1915-1990) • Forty-two years in St. Joseph School, Amarillo On November 30, the remains of four Sisters (1954-1996) of St. Scholastica who had died in St. Benedict’s • St. Benedict Monastery (1971-2018) Monastery were reinterred in the monastery ceme- • Campus ministry at West A&M University tery: Sisters Noreen Foster, Charles Marie Foster, (1985-1993) Assumpta Bonnell, and Mary Hawkins. • Parish ministry at St. Ann, Canyon (1985-1996) • Various ministries in Amarillo (1990-2001)

The Sisters’ ministry in Canyon began when Sisters Mary Hawkins, Marcella Schmalz, and Tere- sa Pachlhofer went on mission there in 1971. They wanted to establish a community that would focus on monastic life rather than a particular apostol- ic ministry. In 1981, the Sisters, whose ranks had grown to six, received approval to become a depen- dent priory. In 1998, they built a permanent home on the bluffs of Palo Duro Canyon.

When Sister Mary Hawkins, the community’s prioress, passed away at age 97 on March 15, the surviving members of the community decided to dis- solve. Sisters Marcella Schmalz and Hildegard Var- ga came to live at St. Scholastica after St. Benedict’s closing. “I am very glad to come back home. I’m happy but yet sad that we had to give up our home in Canyon but that was the will of God, I guess. We Top left: Sisters Marcella Schmalz and Hildegard Varga. Top right: The remains of four Sisters were reinterred November 30. Bottom: took Mary (Sister Mary Hawkins) home.” St. Benedict’s Monastery, Canyon, TX.

A Message From the Prioress

Dear Friends of St. Scholastica, We, the sisters, in this New Year of 2018, send each and every one of you our gratitude for your generosity during the year of 2017. Your love and care for us has helped us to move Forward in Faith with courage and the belief in God’s desire for us to be a viable presence to his people. Blessings and love to each of you during this year of 2018.

In Loving Memory Sister Rose Maria Birkenfeld, 86, passed away January 27, 2018 at Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on September 13, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas. Upon being received as a novice at St. Scholastica Convent on December 13, 1949, she took the name Sister Mary Martin Birkenfeld. Sister Rose Maria served in St. John’s in Fort Smith, Crawford County Hospital in Van Buren, St. Jo- seph’s Orphanage in North Little Rock, Holy Rosary School in Stuttgart, Arkansas and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Boonville, Missouri. In 1969, she became a charter member of the new foundation of Our Lady of Peace Monastery in Columbia, Missouri, the first daughter-house of St. Scholastica Monastery. Sister Rose Maria served the Sisters of Our Lady of Peace Monastery as procurator and subprioress. She loved her work in parish ministry in Effingham, IL before she was elected to be prioress from 1999 to 2003. After her term as prioress until 2008 she was the Director of Religious Education and Pastoral Minister at St. Joseph’s in Pilot Grove, MO, St. Mary’s in Shelbina, St. Peter in Marshall, MO, and St. Boniface in Koeltztown, MO and other surrounding parishes. She held Bachelor’s degrees in Education and Religious Studies and a Master’s Degree from St. Mary’s University in , Texas. After she returned to St. Scholastica, she taught formation classes, co-directed the oblate program, and worked in the monastery gift shop. She resided in the monastery infirmary and later at Chapel Ridge Health and Rehab. Sister Rose Maria is survived by two brothers, Howard (sister-in-law Annette) and Martin (sister-in-law Loretta); a sister, Sister Alice O’Brien, OSB; many beloved nieces and nephews; and her religious community. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Charles Birkenfeld. Sister Rose Maria’s funeral Mass was celebrated in the monastery chapel on January 31, 2018, with Father John Schmitz presiding, followed by burial in the monastery cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Scholastica Continuing Care Fund, P O Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913. Oblate Christine Seavey, 88, of Fort Smith passed away peacefully Christmas morning, December 25, 2017. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith. She graduated from St. Margaret Nursing School in Boston and worked as a nurse in the Fort Smith Public Schools. She made her oblation on May 19, 2002. Chris was married to the late Edward “Ted” Seavey on June 12, 1954 and celebrated sixty-three years of marriage. She is survived by seven children, fifteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Oblate Louise Sponer Beck, 89, of Hattieville, Arkansas, passed away on January 12, 2018. She was the widow of Leopold Edward Beck. Louise retired as a dietician at St. Anthony’s Hospital and was a former Levi Strauss employee. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Altar Society, and The Light in the Darkness Prayer Group. She became an oblate on March 10, 1985. She is survived by her three sons, three daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren.

Vol. 47, No. 1 Horizons March, 2018 HORIZONS is published three times a year by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913. Phone: 479-783-4147. E-mail:[email protected] Website: www.stscho.org FAX: 479-782-4352. Anyone is welcome to be on the mailing list at no charge. Maryanne Meyerriecks...... Managing Editor Sister Elise Forst, OSB...... Editorial Advisor Calvert McBride...... Printers Photography credits: Sisters Kimberly Prohaska and Pat Bolling, Kathy Jarvis, Maryanne Meyerriecks 2 HONOR ROLL OF BENEFACTORS FOR 2017

The Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery thank each of you, our benefactors and volunteers, for your generous support. You are remembered in our love and prayers. The first Tuesday of each month, a Mass is offered for you and your intentions. Benefactors listed here supported the Monastery during the year 2017.

Marilou Abramshe Cathy Blazic Virginia Carlson Joe & Laura DeLuca Don & Deborah Ackerly Kathleen Blessing Sam & Laurie Carman Katherine deMontluzin Carmelita Adams Msgr. Orville Blum Agnes Carson Mike & Carolyn DeSalvo Jon & Patricia Adams Joe Bock & Sue Lyke Monica Carter Richard DeSalvo Mary Adams Bertha Bodine Cartridge World Margaret Deuster Stephen Adams Bill & Theresa Boekholder Catholic Women's Union of John & Audrey Deusterman Thomas & Lynda Adams Linda Boen Arkansas Eduardo & Rocio Diaz Family Gene & Mary Ahlert Lawrence & Shirley Boente Mary Jane Caudell Linda Dickinson Jim & Sandra Ahlert Galen Bollinger Ceci Chapman-Taylor Larry & Bonnie Diefendorf Ray & Wilma Ahlert Mary Bourne Christ the King Church, Fort David Dietz Rita Albright Ron & Romona Bowman Smith Keith Dietz Altar Society, Center Ridge John & Peggy Brandebura Jennie Churchman Cindy Divine & Daniel Graves Altar Society, Saint Vincent Rosa Bray Nancy Ciulla Alisa Dixon Kate Althoff Dominic Doherty Roy & Cathy Anderle Mary Dolce Florence Andreas Mike & Marsha Domino Leo & Barbara Anhalt Ben & Fran Donaldson Anonymous (71) Kruger & Arleen Donelson Sr. Joy Anyaso Leo & Barbara Drolshagen Randy Arnold Susan Dubois Cynthia Ashley Zachary & Carolyn Duclos Gerry August Duffey’s Shoe Repair Alicia Austin Delma Dunn Fr. Nicholas Ayo Mary Ealum Sue Baber Greg & Betty Eckart Kendra Ballew Mary Edelhuber Ruben & Marietta Baltz Jim & Mary Edwards BanCorpSouth Mary Ellen Ellingberg Karen Banks Raymond & Margaret (dec.) Bariola Family Enderlin Tom & Mary Barkhouse Rose Enderlin Estate Donald & Glenda Barnett Environmental Protection Thomas Barrett Agency Ben & Susan Barry Sisters Dolores Vincent Bauer (L) and Maria DeAngeli, prioress, Josephine Enzenberger Ted & Carolyn Bartsch baked goodies for the sisters’ December bake sale. Daniel Evans Vivian Bates Terry & Kay Britton Norbert Clifton Eye Group Msgr. Henry Bauer-Rose Dale & Mona Brockman Deborah Coddington Mary Faltus Edwards Fund Beth Brooks Nick & Carolyn Cole Fentress Mortuary Louis & Mary Bauer Denise Brooks Sandy Collum Carter Ferguson Robert Baugh Karen Brown Community Services Damien Ferguson Joseph & Rosaline Baumann Jim & Ann Bruning Clearinghouse First National Bank Frances B. Beck Gloria Brunschede Estella Conatser Maria Elena Fisk Kathleen Behrens Nora Bryant Frances Connaughton Pat Fitzpatrick Antoinette Beland Mark Buergler Carol Conner Jerome & Annette Flusche Sissi Bennett Bulls Office Systems Bob Cooper, Jr. John & Terri Fontenot Debbie Bentley Stephanie Bumstead Bob & Jan Cooper Donna Forst Kerry & Caroline Bercher Donna Burch Gus Copenhaver Louis & Marge Forst Kaye Bernard John & Mary Burns Beverly Couzzort Tom Forst Artie Berry Norma Burton Bob Cowie Beverly Foster Luigi & Toni Bersani Richard & Martha Buschjost Paul & Theresa Cronan Candy Foster Joan Bersley Mike Bushkuhl Richard & Madonna Crosland Lorene Fowler Leigh Ann Beshears Tom & Dorothy Caldarera Angela Crow Don & Hermina Fox Frank & Mary Ann Beshoner Joe & Anne Marie Candido Gene & Janie Dahlem Ed & Sharon France Keith & Kim Birkenfeld Marion & Cathy Cannatella Daughters of Charity, Little Jill Franklin Marilyn Birkenfeld Jim & Sheila Canup Rock Matthew Frederick Isabelle Birnbaum Fr. Pat Carathers Cathy Dawkins Barbara Friga J.O. & Gloria Blaty Pat Carlson Kyle & Katy DeJaeger Bill Fritchie 3 Lorene Fowler Deborah Haynes Christina Koch Larry & Cindy McAlister Janet Fuller James & Helen Hays Darrel Koch Bernice McCauley Mary Ellen Furstenberg Frank & Phyllis Head Dennis Koch Jay McDaniel Herbert & Carolyn Gadberry Ron & Renee Hearon Jute & Aileen Koch Ann McElmurry Susan Gamble Jay & Dr. Amita Heaser Kevin & Shari Koch Patty McGann Roberto Garcia Phyllis Hedrick Knights of Columbus, Sandra McKee Brenda Gardner Ida Heinrich Charleston Diane McKinna Tim & Clara Garvey Del & Camille Hefley Knights of Columbus, Fort Mary McKeown John & Sandra Gass Jan Hellmers Smith Max McKeown Carol Geels Michael & Heidy Hemera Dr. Robert & Beth Knox Glen & Emily Mebruer Rene & Mary Helen Germann Jane Hentschel James & Barbara Medi-Sav Home Care Cindy Gilmer Donald & Joan Hernon Koenigseder Pharmacy Ann Givens Gary & Donna Herron Joe Don & Susie Koenigseder Marie Mentrup Charles Goebel Bill & Agnes (dec.) Hess Terrence & E.F. Kohnke Tom & Karen Menzie Fred & Ann Goebel Terrence Hill Kenneth & Michaella Koldys Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Louis (dec.) & Francie Dr. Robert & Dayna Hilton Katherine Krall Fred & Maryanne Meyerriecks Gottsponer Mark & Delphine Hittson Joe & Trenna Kremers Bob & Becky Meyers Bernice Grabber-Tintes Cecil & Norita Hoelting Walter & Betty Kreutzer Joe Meyers & JoAnn Kyral John Grace, Jr. Therese Hoelzeman Paul & Charlotte Kuester Barbara Miller Richard & Clarice Grace Mary Lynn Holland Helen Kutil Lisa Milzarek Debbie Grant Jimmy & Mary Jan Hoobler Ladies of Sacred Heart Missionary Benedictine Kahleb Grant Cecilia Horn Margaret LaFornara Sisters, Norfolk, NE Jim & Evelyn Green Stephen & Christine Hornsey Madeleine Larue Kathy Mitchell Joey & Mary Ellen Greenway Dot Hosford Jerry & Rosella Lasater Leonard Moffett Carol Griesemer Bill Howell Curtis & Kay Lassiter Libby Moix Mike & Sandy Gunter Mike & Debbie Hoyt Janelle Lazzo Patricia Moix Joseph & Marilyn Gunther Judith Hurt John & Jane Leding Ray & Rita Mooney Dr. Quyen Ha Matt Hutchins Bob & Mary Rose Lehmann Amanda Moore Ron & Shirley Haake Julie Hynes Genevieve Lemley Pat Moore Patricia Habberstad Norma Israel Beth Lensing Daniel Mora Dan & Alice Hadwin J. & L. Schwarz Investments Bill & Nancy Lensing Andrea Morein Gerald Hailey Bob & Frances Jacimore Dennis & Jackie Lensing Diana Moreno Mary Jane Halley Kathy Jarvis E.H. & Carolyn Lensing John & Pam Moreton Betty Halliburton Mark Jechura Leonard & Jo Lensing Warren & Arlyne Morey Louise Hamilton Jiffy Print, Fort Smith Bettie Lesczynski Dr. Stephen & Jeanne Morrow Charles & Theresa Hamling Barbara Johnson Laura Leto Barbara Morse Herman Hangii Demurl & Pepina Johnson Dr. Charles Liggett Mothers’ Society, Shoal Creek Ed Hankard Dr. George Johnson Doug & Jennifer Lindemann Ronnie & Regina Moyer Judith Hansen Anne Marie Ellison Johnston Julie Lineberry Joyce Murray Janella Harbison Johnston’s Quality Flowers Benny & Kay Little Dot Myers Pat Harder Harriet Jones Charles & Patti Logan Ray & Joan Myers Fr. Andrew Hart Jay Jones Logan County Bank, Scranton Alice Nahas Sarah Hartz Joyce Jones Mark Loibner Leonard Nahlen Rosemary Harvel Fr. Paul Jones Patricia Long James & Rita Nehus Charmaine Haunert Tim & Irene Jones Joe Loran Sherry Nehus Antony Jose Bob & Cathy Lorenz Cheryl Nesbitt Mitch Joseph Jack & Patricia Lucy Don & Delores Neumeier Ed & Joan Kammerich Patrick & Elaine Lynch Tu Thao Nguyen Marilyn Karam Stephen & Christine Maestri Dick & Ella Rita Nicko Elizabeth Kaufman Paul & Martha Magee Hank & Marcia Nicko Louise Kaufman David Maggi Leo & Linda Nix Sr. Adrienne Kaufmann Dr. Kent & Tery Magrini Dr. Andre & Marie Nolewajka Peggy Keilholz Troy & Vicki Mahan Bernadine Noll Judy Keller Virginia Mais N. 1st St. & Belle Point Place Nick & Roseann Kennedy Arlene Makita-Acuña Helen Nugent Graham & Dorothy Kent Maggie Malloy Marie Nunn Alberta, Mary Lou, & Rose Msgr. James Mancini Lee & Sherry Nutt Anna Kiene Curtis & Vera Mann Arlene O’Brien Br. Francis Kirchner Derron & Amy Martin Ocker Monument Marc Kivel Jana Martin Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Jerry & Janie Klaeger Betty Masingale Maureen O'Donoghue Eugene & Peggy Kleiss John Matthews Jerry Onorato Ron & Cathy Klober Kristina Matthews Frances Otto Sister Elise Forst (L) congratu- Hildegarde Knaebel Mary Maus Mary Goss Pablo lates Communications Director Mary Ann Knaebel Jane May Rocky Paladino Maryanne Meyerriecks on her Ed & Annette Knittig Megan Mayeux Julie Palmer retirement December 31. Joseph Knittig Bob & Ann Mazzanti Eugenia Pearson 4 Mary Peck FFSC Andy & Peggy Penzo Dwight & Ruth Ruelle Michael & Brenda Pepper Kevin & Madeline Rumker Fran, Denise, & Kailey Jan Ryszkowski Perkins Sacred Heart Monastery, Patricia Perona Yankton, SD Linda Peters St. Anthony's Hospital Assoc. Henry & Charlotte Piazza St. Boniface School, Fort Michael & Marita Pilcher Smith Linda Pinkerton St. Mary Church, Altus Pinnacle Telecom St. Mary Church, St. Vincent Ben & Amber Pinter St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cynthia Pitts Fayetteville Shirley Plugge St. Scholastica Alumnae Joe & Margie Plunkett Assoc. Rosemary Plunkett-Stith Jane Sanders Kay Pope Mary Lou Sanders Post Winery, Altus Melina Sawyer Dr. James & Patsy Post Barbara Sax L to R Debbie Williams, infirmary director, 5 years; Wesley Shelly, Matthew & Betty Post Sandra Scherm maintenance, 15 years; and Jennifer Dotson, kitchen manager, 5 Carole Pratt Mildred Schluterman (dec.) years, receive longevity awards. Ruth Prochaska Larry & Robin Schmalz Project Compassion Marian Schmidt Pro Med Mercy Clinic Ray & Christy Schmitz Rose Spanel Albert & Mary Ulmer Betty Pryor Susan Schmitz Sparks Health System Veronica Vasquez & Estella Jane Purtle William Schmitz Beth Sparks Gertrude Vaught Sr. Joan Pytlik, DC Al Schneider & Judy Jerry & Elizabeth Sparks Cindy Vennink Fr. Peter Le-Thanh Quang Hoelzeman Paul Spas Martha Verfurth Roberto & Lidia Quezada Jim & Peggy Schneider Jess Spence D. L. & Anita Vidrine Nini Quimbo Linda Schneider Dr. Thomas & Paulette Spivey Lou & Carole Vitale Marge Quinn Dr. Bruce & Georgia Schratz Rebecca Spooner Pat Voller Sr. Marie Therese Racine Robert & Becky Schroeder Buddy & Linda Spradlin Martha Vorster Verna Rainy Floyd & Dorothy Schulte Betty K. Spruell Carolene Waddell Ronald Raley Schwantz Bob & Diana Squibb Bruce & Ruth Waits Leola Ramaekers Karen Schwartz Linda Starling Mabel Walker Joselyn Ramey Buddy Schwarz Freda St. Columbia Richard & Shari Walter Cindy Randall Tim Schwarzenberger Ron & Bernie Steininger Kevin Walters Charles & Jeanne Ray Eileen Scott Kenny & Pat Stengel Helen Ward (dec.) RCIA Group, Immaculate Janice Sehgal Mike & Janet Stevens Pat & Carolyn Ward Conception, Fort Smith Patrick Seibold Gary & Henrietta Stokes Sherry Ward Mike & Roz Rector Ed & Lona Seiter Alex & Sue Streett Pat & Vicki Wardlaw Mary Reidle Louis & Janie Seiter James & Von Strobel Jerry Warren Tommy Reinhart Nina Ruth Selig Laura Strum Al & Kay Warzecha Rita Reinheart Frederick & Marilyn Senko Subiaco Abbey Bob & Ruth Wehrer Tony & Rosemary Reith Sue Senyard Pearl Suitt Thomas & Lee Weikert Religious Sisters of Mercy, Tom & Amy Sexton Dorothy Sullivan Adrian Weisenfels Barling Leo & Debbie Sharum Bill & Cathie Swafford Bridget Weisenfels Religious Sisters of Mercy, Pamela Sharum Doris Swindle Charlotte Weisenfels Fort Smith Raymond Sharum Karen Taylor Ed & Dorothy Weisenfels Catalina Restrepo Frank (dec.) & Theresa Shaw Mary Jo Tetreault Gus & Lona Weisenfels Mary Lea Reuter Wesley & Sandy Shelly Virginia Thennes Dudley (dec.) & Marsha Wells Dan & Roberta Richardson James & Patricia Shephard Ravi & Anna Thiagarajan Sally Welters Virginia Ricketts Katie Shields Elizabeth Thines Evangeline & Camille Werner John & Lillie Rife Fr. Jack Sidler Linda Thrasher Danny Wewers & Elizabeth Larry & Joyce Ringwald Tom & Patsy Siebenmorgen Larry & Rose Thummel Braatelien Gerard & Mary Risse Gary & Katie Simmons Patricia Thurber David & Katrina Wewers River Regional Food Mark & Lisa Simpson Glenda Timmerman Denis & Molly Wewers Bank Barbara Skews Barbara Titone Joe Wewers Leon Robbins Maria Small Mike & Cindy Toney Ray & Barbara Wewers Anne Roberts Jean Smith Jeffrey & Mary Totaro Pat & Christine Wheeler David & Caron Roberts Jeannie Smith Gloria Tran Ronald & Robyn Wheeler K. Robertson Jerry & Margaret Smith John & Quenna Tran Beth White Julie Rochester John & Kay Smith Trinity Junior High School Gary & Becky White Louise Rogers Lainie Snider John & Judy Turner Patricia White Orlan & Joan Roper Jimmie Snow Chuck & Elizabeth Uerling John & Madeline Whitney Pete & Jeannette Rossi Emily Soller Danny Uerling Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, Br. Joel Marc Rousseau, James Sonnier Mike Uhl Altus 5 Theresa Catalani Louise Lisette Harper David & Debbie Vaughn Virginia Mouzakis

Barbara Crimmons Sr. Mary Hawkins Maurice Bock Norbert & Angela Acker Dan & Ethel Schmucker Leona Cronin Dorothy Clay Sr. Norbert Hoelting Howard & Karen Cronin Leroy & Colette Hoelting Joseph & Patty Cronin Dolores Hoyt Leonard & Yvonne Cronin Rose Spanel Helen Helseth Jerry & Agnes Stevens Sr. Rosarita Huber Linda Trescher Jennie Davis Sr. Jerome Jacobs Anonymous Barbara Wilson Robert & Helen Dumboski On February 16, the north bedroom wing of the monastery shows Kathleen Johns & Judith off its shingled roof and new windows and previews its brick and Sr. Ginger deGravelle Moran stone facades. Jay & Mona Caldwell Maria Geels Robert & Virginia Reed Joe & Imogene Wiederkehr Ron & Virginia Geisbauer Sally Johnston Rose Marie Wiley David & Leanne McClanahan Sr. Marie Rose DeSalvo Clyde Johnston, Sr. Dean & Diana Wilhelm Douglas & Janet Mock Margaret Hart Mike Wilhelm Susan Jones Rex & Sharon Wilkin Charles & Alice Bauer Scholastica Dick Jerry Jones Mike & Susan Johnson Dan Willbanks Fr. Pius Iwu Scott Koch Janie Willems Ed & Annette Knittig Margaret Willems Bill, Fred, & Tim Beck Sam, Annette & Joey Pat Willems Frances B. Beck Domino Sr. Rosetta Kuettel Greg & Doris Williams Mike & Marsha Domino Shawn & Teresa Clark Sr. Emerita, Henry, & Ted Julia Williams Anne & Catherine Sr. Teresina Lazzari W.J. & Mary Lou Willmann Beck Frances R. Beck Dumboski Joe & Margo Lazzari Mary Beth Wittry Robert & Helen Dumboski Sr. Charlene Lindeman Women's Fellowship, Marie Beck Doug & Jennifer Lindemann Fayetteville Mary Jane Caudell Srs. Bede & Fidelis Eckart Dewey & Annie Woody Rose Mary Spanel Sr. Martha Loran Bill & Mona Wooten John & Rose Beggs Ray & Rita Mooney Sr. Christine Eckart Fr. Paul Worm Mike & Marsha Domino Helen Wren Dwight & Suzanne Cramer Sr. Antonia Lutz Mary Ann Harrington Jennifer Wright Sr. Regina Marie Thomas & Harriet Lutz Rose Mary Spanel Don & Karen Yandell Bellinghausen Sr. Vivian Luyet Ed & Mary Zimmer Ray & Joan Myers Mona Ehemann Robert & Helen Dumboski Charles Ehemann Dennis & Bea Lock IN MEMORY OF Louis & Otto Berkemeyer James & Olga Luyet Alton & Jo Johnston Sondra Foti Rick Foti Leo & Mary Malnar Agnes Kathy Adams Sr. Josella Birkenfeld Richard & Joe Ann Hargraves Richard & Marilyn Prokup Jerry Warren Earl & Alice Friedrich David & Michael McVay Margie Friedrich Sr. Frances Teresa Adams Catherine McVay James & Patricia Adams Irene Bishop Maurice Bock Srs. Eleanor Fritchie & Sr. Valeria Moellers William & Pauline Porzel Columba Walter Tom & Cathy Ament Lawrence & Lucy Adams Tereze Harris Jon & Patricia Adams Sr. Jane Frances Brockman Helen Mohan Ormalene Artho Doris Fritschie Maureen Didion Melanie Adams Wayne & Debbie Allen Ray & Wilma Ahlert Srs. Lioba Bruck & Vincent Sr. Josita Nahlen Wagner Cecilia Goebel & Lucy Eddie & Laura Tate Crow Aggie Ahlert Fr. Raymond Bruck (dec.) Hartmeier Joia Wolfe Ray & Wilma Ahlert Mildred Baillio Sr. Adelma Pabst Regina Buergler Henry Anhalt Mary Ann Harrington Virginia Farney Sr. Gertrude Grabber Sissi Bennett Alice Kuehler Raymond Stoecklein James Bynum Sr. Anne Michele Raley Mary Lynn Baker Christine Bynum Shirley Graham Ray & Wilma Ahlert Kenny & Jodi Bateman Joanie Stavig Emily Davis Charles & Frankie Blaschke Cesira & Sr. Josetta Kyle & Katy De Jaeger David Bristol Catalani Margaret Grathwohl John & Jane Leding Richard & Madonna Crosland Rosemary Catalani Linda Grathwohl Charles Long 6 James & Jo Ann Lutz Sr. Brendan Siebenmorgen David & Debbie Vaughn Sr. Madeline Clifton Patrick & Elaine Lynch Mike & Robbie Pinter Frances Beck Ann Mullins, Emmy, Kay, & Sr. Maurus Witt David & Wanda Fugett Stephen David Siebenmorgen Mary Jo Tetreault Gertrude Vaught Brenda, Daniel, & Jennifer Kay Pope Srs. Callista & Florence Greg & Karen Raley Siebenmorgen Evelyn Davis Yutterman Ronald Mapes Louise Rogers Sr. Hermana Siebenmorgen David & Margaret Crawford Eileen Scott Gerald Hailey Sr. Maria DeAngeli Janie Shelby Ray & Joan Myers Donald & Millie Zaloudek Antoinette Beland Gary & Katie Simmons Robert & Helen Dumboski Dot Hosford Bill & Emily Soller Hilda Siebenmorgen Joe (dec.) & Martha Vorster Alice Justus Helen Zeiler Paul & Marcella Geiss Helen Wren David & Gilda Macksam Sr. Annella Reginelli Sisters of St. Scholastica Demurl & Pepina Johnson Paul & Magdalen Cesare Sr. Francisca Ziegel Sr. Miriam Hoffman Mary Mulligan Ginger DeSalvo Dwight & Suzanne Cramer Ed & Annette Knittig Catherine Pieroni Thomas & Ida DeSalvo Kathy Jarvis Sr. Elizabeth Rossi Sisters who served at St. IN HONOR OF James & Linda Joyce Joe & Rita Allison Edward’s, Little Rock Beth Brooks Gerald Hailey Mary Adams Thomas & Carmelita Eddie & Laura Tate Crow Br. Joel Marc Rousseau, Karacic Ginger DeSalvo Sisters who served at St. FFSC David & Gilda Macksam Richard DeSalvo Joseph Orphanage/Home, Sr. Rose Ashour Sr. Agatha Knittig Thomas & Ida DeSalvo North Little Rock Titus & Diane Ashour Family Barry Coplin Tony DeSalvo Emily Davis Gary Kleck Bob & Judy Dahlem Clara Garvey Dennis & Sandy DeCoursey Doug & Amy Knittig Sr. Audrey Becker Patricia Hart Ann Sparks Frances B. Beck Ed & Annette Knittig Delores Hartman Jim & Linda Lincks Christina Koch Peter & Anna Mullen Charlie & MItzy Little Family Jack & Jane Leding Peggy Spears Vicki Partridge James & Jo Ann Lutz Dick Spears Sr. Madeline Bariola James & Angela Malik Vicki Partridge Sr. Andrea Loran Louise Sponer Robert & Mary Annette Bob & Ceil Soderberg Ray & Rita Mooney Mary Jane Caudell May Bernice Bergup Lewis & Dolores Mahoney Carl & Bea Miller Srs. Jovita & Marcella David & Gilda Macksam David & Gilda Macksam John & Marie Needham Stengel Marion & Betty Rossi Dan & Andrea Ashley Sr. Catherine Markey Sr. Rose Maria Birkenfeld Pete & Bernadine Rossi James & Linda Joyce Anonymous Barbara Snow Family Sr. Dolorita Thompson Dawn Mary Eileen Scott Sr. Barbara Bock Betsy McNeil Leo & Debbie Sharum Hermina Udouj Marian Schmidt Martha Walsh Bill & Emily Soller Janet Udouj & Neal Beaton Bill & Mary Jane Stacks Phyllis Thessing Sr. Scholastica Vogelpohl Jim & Ann Walker Joseph & Marilyn Gunther Louise Ann Sands Joe Vorster Florence Sands Dick & Mary Udouj Mr. & Mrs. Mike Udouj Andy Schmitz Frank & Betty Vorster Susan Schmitz Sr. Marian Walbe Sr. Cabrini Schmitz Jim & Sandra Ahlert Bill & Agnes (dec.) Hess Josephine Basgall Susan Schmitz Velma Warren Elmer Schroeder Jerry Warren George & Ida Hoff Charles & Dianne Zotz John Williamson Arthur Schuster, Jr. Carol Williamson Maurice Bock Penny Winsett Frank Shaw Tony & Elizabeth Borgognoni Jill Beasley & Jana Stanley Jamme Bush Cookie, Mary, & Roy Howsen Allen & Joe Siebenmorgen Pepina Johnson Karen and Bill Hollenbeck, three-time emcees for the Fiesta of Sol- Charlotte Siebenmorgen Kathleen Mazzanti idarity for the sisters’ Guatemalan girls’ scholarship program, intro- Margaret Siebenmorgen duced the Subiaco Jazz Band. 7 John B. Meyers Sr. Jo Ann Senko Sisters who served at St. Sr. Pierre Vorster Scott & Cresta Livingston Shirley Senko Joseph Orphanage/Home, Frances B. Beck North Little Rock Bill Howell Maria Mulligan Theresa Shaw Emily Davis Kenneth & Michaella Koldys Mary Mulligan Jill Beasley & Jana Stanley Dennis & Sandy DeCoursey Charles Long Sr. Kimberly Prohaska Sisters of St. Scholastica Joseph & Mary Walbe Dick & Judy Fox Sr. Ethel Sonnier Paul & Magdalen Cesare Paula Martin Josephine Basgall Sr. Elizabeth Rossi Gerald Hailey Anthony Weigel Julian & Karen Hann Br. Joel Marc Rousseau, Dorothy Sullivan Anthony Weigel FFSC Lorraine Tate Adrian Wewers Dan & Andrea Ashley We have tried to include all benefactors in 2017. If your name was over-looked or improperly printed, please accept our apologies and contact us to correct the error.

Development Office St. Scholastica Monastery P.O. Box 3489 Fort Smith AR 72913 Telephone: 479-783-4147 E-mail: [email protected] ANNUAL REPORT September 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017 REVENUES EXPENSES Community Community Auxiliary Ministries Ministries Income $81,888 $419,803 $29,626 Institutional 3.95% Investment 10.40% 0.73% $388,836 Fees Sisters’ 18.73% $25,797 Contributed 1.24% Benefits $377,826 9.36% Sisters’ Donations Personal & Gifts & Medical $1,475,863 $302,556 36.56% 14.58% Lay Employees Investment $939,256 Income Housing 45.25% $1,733,666 $337,244 42.95% 16.25%

Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support $4,036,784 Total Expenses and Losses $2,075,577

Net Change in Assets $1,961,207

Income was unusually large last year because of good investment returns and donations to the capital campaign, which are included in the revenues in the chart above. Capital campaign donations will be used this fiscal year to pay construction costs on the new monastery and to pay down the principal and interest on the loan needed to complete construction. A separate accounting for the capital campaign will be provided at the conclusion of the campaign. In addition to the Donations and Gifts, $ 69,451.00 was received for the Guatemalan Scholarship program and has been, or will be, dispersed to Colegio San Benito in Esquipulas, Guatemala. 8 BENEFACTORS FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN 2017

We are grateful to all who have given to our capital campaign to help us build a new smaller monastery. Those listed below made a gift or pledge in 2017. Memorials and Honorariums are not indicated on this list, but will be acknowledged later. Donors who have contributed in 2018 will be included on the list for 2018.

Anyone who wants to join us as we move Forward in Faith, please contact Sister Elise Forst at 479-783-4147 or [email protected]. Angela Acker Family Maurice Bock Estella Conatser Jean Eriksen Don & Deborah Ackerly Ralph & Carla Bock Frances Connaughton Laurie Ernst Al & Isabel Adams Linda Boen Sr. Jeanne Connell Jean Etoch Thomas & Lynda Adams Jack Borengasser Pat Connelly Estelle Etzkorn Jim & Sandra Ahlert Mary Bourne Carol Conner Don Eveld Robert & Alison Ahlert Ann Bowman Bill & Mary Cooper Lewis & Martha Everett Carol Alagna Walter & Marilyn Boyd Bob & Jan Cooper Marcus & Berniece Evers Craig & Jamie Anderle BP America, Inc. Corsicana Field Aviation Jim & Karen Ewan Rick & Mary Llew Anders John & Peggy Brandebura Heritage Foundation Ronnie & Sharon Fair Leo & Barbara Anhalt David & Carol Brandely Ingrid Costaldi John & Hermina Falck Anonymous (34) Rebecca Brandes Karen Craig Fr. Les Farley Arkansas Community Foundation Jim & Barbara Brazear Dwight & Suzanne Cramer Clarence Farrell Ormalene Artho Cyril & Mitzie Brockman David & Lori Cravens Fred & Kay Farrell Doris Ashour (dec.) Karen Brown Catherine Crews Patrick & Melle Farrell John Ashour Paulette Brown Vicky & Bill Crittenden Robert & Katherine Fisher Paul & Doris Ashour Family Suzanne Brown Paul & Theresa Cronan Patrick & Chrystel Flake Titus & Diane Ashour Dick & Jane Brummel Gene & Janie Dahlem Sr. Nancy Flamm, SSND AUIC & Crum Foster Jim & Ann Bruning Bryan & Amy Daiber Warren & Barbara Flynn Employees, Morrilton Jason & Terri Bryan Yazuny Dalton Marge Folson Fr. Nicholas Ayo, CSC John & Mary Burns Ron & Tami Danielak Dennis & Joan Fontana Sue Baber Sue Burton Pauline Darling John & Terri Fontenot Karen Bailey David & Joan Busby Deanna Daschel Fred & Joy Forst Anna Baltz Kara Bushkuhl Daughters of Charity, Little Louis & Marge Forst Ruben & Marietta Baltz Mike Bushkuhl Rock Sam Forst Bill & Mary Barborek Ray & Pat Buss DeAngeli Family Tom Forst Laverne Bariola Tom & Dorothy Caldarera Irvin & Christina DeAtley Kevin & Judy Forte Robert & Jere Barker Robert & Carmen Caldwell Jerry & Henrietta Decker Rick Foti Ben & Susan Barry Tom & Fran Callahan Gwen DeGruccio Bonnie Fowler Chris & Kay Basgall Jane Calvert Richard DeSalvo Lorene Fowler Carolyn Bauer Gary & Jo Ann Campbell Thomas & Ida DeSalvo Dick & Judy Fox Jerry Bauer Diane Canafax Tony DeSalvo Ed & Sharon France Louis & Mary Bauer Joe & Anne Marie Candido Gerard & Mary Devaney Kelly & Kerry Franklin Robert Baugh Bill & Carole Canino Joe & Linda Dickinson Edward & Bettye Franz Harold & Sharon Beck Marion Cannatella Larry & Bonnie Diefendorf Jim & Elaine Frazier David & Nancy Becker Fr. Pat Carathers Keith & Lisa Dietz Margaret Frazier F.A. & Virginia Becker Maria Carcano Kevin & Kayla (dec.) Dietz Mike & Paula Frederick Steve & Lori Beckham Jim & Susan Carfagno Discalced Carmelite Nuns, Msgr. Lawrence Frederick David & Gale Beckman Judith Carfagno Little Rock Ronald & Virginia Friddle Antoinette Beland Walter & Theresa Carle Alisa Dixon Bill Fritchie Joan Bensman Agnes Carson David & Danielle Dixon Beth Fritsch Debbie Bentley J.J. & Marlene Casasanta Ben & Fran Donaldson Fritsche Family Anthony Benz Paul & Magdalen Cesare Allyn & Janice Donaubauer Hedy Fuchs-Heinrich Bernice Bergup William & Rita Chadwick Msgr. Dennis Dorney David & Wanda Fugett Kaye Bernard Lisa Chamblee Sr. Janice Downs, SCN Dick & Kathy Fuhrman Paul Bernard Tim Chan Robert Driller & Marilyn Susan Gamble Luigi & Toni Bersani Ceci Chapman-Taylor Larson John & Dolores Gangluff Judy Bertrand Arlene Childress Zachary & Carolyn Duclos Maria Garcia Bill & Ruth Beshoner Mike & Rita Chisum Genevieve Duffy Elizabeth Garrett Harry & Mary Beshoner Christian Mothers Society, Constance Durkin Larry & Phyllis Garris Jerry & Alice Beshoner Clarksville Mary Ealum Lawrence & Patricia Garvin Tom & Paula Biggins Christian Mothers Society, Milt Earnhart John & Sandra Gass Darryl Birkenfeld & JoAnn Nazareth, TX Becky Echols Carol Geels Starr Marcella Chronister Julie Eckart Keith & Kim Birkenfeld Church of the Assumption, Louise Eckart Kathryn Birkhead Atkins Mary Edelhuber Gene & Jo Ann Blackwell Gene & Inez Ciechanowski Jim & Mary Edwards Kenneth Blaschke Diane Clay Celestine Eichler Ronnie & Carol Blaschke Dorothy Clay Sr. Betty Elmer, RSM Jim & Dorothy Bock Mina Clemmons Mark Elsken Judy Bock DeNeil Cockrell Robert & Libby Eoff 9 Herbert & Barbara Geels Bill & Mary Hoyt Peggy Konert Laura Miller George’s Restaurant Mike & Debbie Hoyt Jacqueline Kordsmeier Alicia Minden Paul & Alberta Germann Vernon & Jane Humphrey Kent Kordsmeier Fr. Henry Mischkowiuski Sam & Virginia Ghianni Marie Ichniowski Jennifer Kornegay Mike & Nancy Mitchell Paul & Connie Gibson Norma Israel James & Shirley Koterski Monastery Immaculate David & Rose Giorgi Fr. Pius Iwu Robert & Edna Krahl Conception, Ferdinand, IN Jane Glidewell Jerome & Arlene Jacob Thelma Kraus Ray & Rita Mooney Carol Goodhue Mary Jacobowitz Joe & Trenna Kremers Amanda Moore Gene & Susan Grabber Tom & Diane Jakobs Darlene Krenke Jim & Pat Moore Patricia Grabber Shane & Karen Jimison Walter & Betty Kreutzer Gloria Morara Albert Gray Tommy & Kay Johns Steve & Emily Kueter Diana Moreno James & Evelyn Green Barbara Johnson Sr. Juliane Kuntscher, IWBS Warren & Arlyne Morey Joey & Mary Ellen Greenway Bill & Donna Johnson Jane Kuykendall Irene Morrison Carol Griesemer Demurl & Pepina Johnson Linda La Fontaine Virginia Mouzakis Marjorie Gripka Dr. George Johnson Judy Lacey John Angelo Moyer Mary Suzanne Griscom Ruthie Johnson Jo Am Lambert Bill & Muggy Murray Lowell & Kathryn Grisham Johnston’s Quality Flowers Thomas & Danielle LaPlant Ray & Joan Myers Joe & Christine Gubanski Charles & Elaine Jones Ron Larocque Nabholz Charitable Ann Gunderman Chester & Susan Jones Judy Lawton Foundation, Conway Mike & Sandy Gunter David & Charlotte Jones Marcie Lazzari Leonard Nahlen Tom & Jan Haan Jay Jones Arthur & Terry Lee Lou Neofotistos John & Patricia Habberstad Joel & Jane Jones Bob & Mary Rose Lehmann New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA Antoniette Hall Tim & Irene Jones Genevieve Lemley Ha Le Ngo Debbie Hall Veronica Joy Bill & Nancy Lensing Nguyen Ngo Paul & Sandra Hall Margie Joyce Dennis & Jackie Lensing Hank & Marcia Nicko Darlene Hammer Madelyn Juen Rosetta Lensing Dr. Andre & Marie Nolewajka Colleen Hancock George & Mary Ann Kahmann Bettie Lesczynski Gertrude Noll Julian & Karen Hann Joan Kammerich Msgr. David LeSieur Marie Nunn Todd & Marjorie Hanus Louise Kaufman Theresa Lewis Max & Juanita Nutt Richard & Joe Ann Hargraves Richard & Mary Jane Keel Bennie Lindeman Andy O’Brien Neil & Judy Harmon Margaret Kemp Doug & Jennifer Lindemann Steve O’Brien David & Carol Harper Nick & Roseann Kennedy Geraldine Lindemann Tammy O’Brien Margaret Hart Jack & Jean Kennevan Rita Lipin Bob & Jennie O’Connor Patricia Hart Graham & Dorothy Kent Charlie & Mitzy Little Terry Olsen Fr. T.J. Hart Br. Joseph Keough, FSC Leona Little Jerry & Marge Onorato Delores Hartman Randy & Debbie Kern Dick & Sue Litzinger Fr. John Oswald Greg & Janet Hartz Michael & Louise Kieffer Logan County Bank, Scranton Penny Oswald Jerry & Jude Hassler Tony & Mary Jean Kiene Angela Loran Msgr. Richard Oswald Gene Hatwig Harold & Christine Kiggins Jack & Patricia Lucy Lee & Kathy Overstreet Leon & Marlene Hatwig John & Sally King James & Jo Ann Lutz Gene Pabst Bruce Hawley Joe & Pat Kirchner Thomas & Harriet Lutz Norman & Betty Paige Phyllis Head Rodney & E. Kirkham David & Gilda Macksam Mike & Julie Palmer Catherine Heady Dennis Kittelson Arlene Makita-Acuña Richard & Andrea Papini Ida Heinrich Eugene & Peggy Kleiss James & Angela Malik Rich & Mary Jo Partney Janie Hentschel Bethany Knight George & Joan Mangelsdorf Beverly Patterson Matt & Sara Herlevic Knights of Columbus, Altus Msgr. Scott Marczuk Janet Penner-Williams Gary & Donna Herron Knights Of Columbus, Paula Martin Linda Peters Joy Hibbard Arkansas State Council Betty Masingale Pete & Charlotte Petrick Elizabeth Hierholzer Knights of Columus, Bigelow Hazel & Catherine Massanelli Chuong Pham Robert & Dayna Hilton Knights of Columbus, Hugh & Kate Maurras Patricia Phillips Anh Hoang Charleston Megan & Matthew Mayeux Catherine Pinter Joe & Angela Hochstein Knights of Columbus, Jerry & Sharon Mazzanti Mike & Robbie Pinter Elsie Hoelting Clarksville Betty & Shaun McCaffrey Tim & Tina Pinter Leona Hoelting Knights of Columbus, Logan Marie McCann Patricia Plettner Viola Hoelting County John & Angela McCarthy Antonia Plugge Marie Hoff Knights of Columbus, Geraldine McFarland Dan Plunkett Charles & Jean Holman Nazareth, TX Dominic & Claire McGarrey Chris & Terry Post Melinda Holmes Knights of Columbus, Mary Jeannie McGee Greg & Kelly Post Holy Angels Convent, Russellville Paul & Barbara McGuyer Dr. James & Pat Post Jonesboro Joseph Knittig Mary McKeown Jim & Jeannene Post Holy Family Church, Louis Knittig Bill & Linda McKinney Matt & Betty Post Nazareth, TX Dr. Robert & Beth Knox Tony & Lynn Meeks Peter & Bernadette Post Marjorie Horinek Dennis Koch Fred & Maryanne Meyerriecks Jimmy & Kelly Pound Joe & Annette Horner Edward Koch Bob & Becky Meyers Bill & Kathy Priakos James & Ramona Hornsey Gilbert & Doris Koch Joe Meyers & Joann Kyral Janie Price Stephen & Christine Hornsey Jim & Candy Koch Richard & Gloria Meyers Kyle & Jennifer Priest Dot Hosford Mike Koch Ron & Marsha Meyers Thomas & Janet Ptacek Steve & Susan Hotz William & Mary Koenigseder Barbara Michael Jane Purtle David & Sarah Hotzel Lillian Kohler Mary Michele Quilting Ladies, Barling Bill Howell Kenneth & Michaela Koldys Carl & Bea Miller Marge Quinn 10 Francis Raible Susan Schmitz Shirley Sonneborn Fred Walter Richard & Colleen Rajkovich Al Schneider & Judy Rose Spanel Michael & Mary Walter Ronald Raley Hoelzeman Rose Anna Spanke Charlotte Ward-Tencleve Glenn Ramaekers Don & Susie Schneider Dick Spears James & Jo Ann Wardein Larry & Tammy Ramaekers Mildred Schneider David & Geraldyn Spicer Virginia Warden Estate Weldon Ramey Dr. Bruce & Georgia Schratz Buddy & Linda Spradlin Cody Warren Cindy Randall Bernard & Emily Schroeder Fred St. Columbia Jerry Warren Dick & Joyce Ratcliff Charles & Glenda Schroeder Joe St. Columbia Al & Kay Warzecha Mike & Roz Rector Cletus & Darla Schroeder Brenda Stanley Loretta Weber Tony & Rosemary Reith Glenn Schroeder Linda Starling Mary Weiden Religious Sisters of Mercy, Jimmy & Karrie Schroeder Mike & Donna Stec Charles Weisenfels Cave Springs Robert & Becky Schroeder Dr. Eric & Joan Stein Dorothy Weisenfels Religious Sisters of Mercy, Bob & Berverly Schulte Robert & Barbara Stelle Gus & Lona Weisenfels Fort Smith Anna Schumaker Creig & Michele Sterrett John Weisenfels Joseph Reznik Karen Schwartz Paul & Benita Stevens Dudley (dec.) & Marsha Wells Dan & Roberta Richardson H.J. Schwarz Sharon Stewart Sally Welters Anne Roberts Thomas & Beth Schweiger Pat Strange Harold & Anita Wewers David & Caron Roberts Lucille Schwind Mary Streett Joe Wewers Patricia Robinson Joseph & Marina Scott Dorothy Sullivan Gary & Becky White James & Joan Rodemann John & Kathy Seavey Bill & Cathie Swafford Matthew & Bobbie Charlie Rogers Mary Secrest Doris Swindle Wiederkehr David & Julia Rogers Betty Seiter Judy Swirczynski Rebecca Wiederkehr & Lee Louise Rogers Ed & Lona Seiter Lorraine Tate Potts Vonnda Rooks Kenneth & Helen Seiter Anna Thai Greg & Doris Williams Rosary Altar Society, Gary & Rita Self Holly Thai Carol Williamson Mountain View Sue Senyard Thuan & Jang Thai Lee Williamson Marion & Betty Rossi Rick Sharbaugh Mary Elizabeth Thienes Michael & Erika Wimberly Joel & Karen Rossmaier Steve & Paula Sharum Glenda Timmerman Lizbeth Winford Bobby & Virginia Rosso Donna Shaw Gloria Tran Lynn Wink Otto & Diana Ruesewald Harriet Shaw John & Quenna Tran Theresa Witcher John Russ Nancy Shaw Ronald & Alena Treichel James & Lois Wolf Ronald & Andrea Ryno Pat Shaw Matt & Cindy Troillet Joe & Stacy Wolf Bill & Cathy Saeger James Shea Ray & Cathy Trower Joia Wolfe Noel & Laurie Sagullo Kathleen Shields Henry & Annabelle Tuck Women’s Society, Barling St. Anhony Church, Weiner Tom & Sherry Shircliff Bobbie & Debbie Turner Kay Woodward St. Benedict Church, Subiaco Mark Siebenmorgen John & Judy Turner Bill & Mona Wooten St. Mary Church, North Little Richard & Paula Dick & Mary Udouj Doris Worden Rock Siebenmorgen Chales & Betty Uerling Helen Wren St. Peter the Fisherman Tray & Jo Siegfried Mike Uhl Jennifer Wright Church, Mountain Home John Sjovall Mary Ulmer Ron Dee & Katie Wright St. Stephen Church, Barbara Skews Mark Urban Thomas Wright Bentonville Mary Ann Sladek Norman & Debbie Vaughan Don & Karen Yandell St. Vincent De Paul Church, Barbara Smith Rosann Vaughn Marshall & Pamela Yantis Rogers Jackie Smith Gertrude Vaught Connie Young Mark Salmanson Jerry & Margaret Smith Martha Verfurth Rose Zeiler & Rick Johnson Jane Sanders Joseph & Amy Lynn Smith Sal & Laura Vilardo James Zydzik Barbara Sandoz Frankie & Lainie Snider Sr. Maxine Vogan, DLF We have tried to include all bene- Barbara Sax Bob & Ceil Soderberg Donna Vorster factors to the capital campaign Tony & Claudia Scherrey Mary Ann Soerries Greg & Becky Vorster in 2017. If your name was over- Mike Schluterman Bill & Emily Soller Craig & Rita Vrabel looked or improperly printed, Ray & Chrisy Schmitz Mary Ellen Sommer Mabel Walker please accept our apologies and contact us to correct the error. In all the lists in this publication we have tried to include all benefactors in 2017. If your name was overlooked or improperly printed, please accept our apologies and contact us to correct the error: Development Office St. Scholastica Monastery P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913 Telephone: (479) 783-4147 E-mail: [email protected]

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