Moments in Mission Together, We Go One Pace Beyond

Annual Donor Report

2018-2019 Justice is our Work

very moment is an opportunity to further the community that allows all of our neighbors to flourish. EE justice work of our Congregation. Whether it On a national level, our sisters are partners with be focusing on care of creation, working on other Presentation People to address the needs of right relationships or encouraging peacemaking, the immigrant population entering the United justice is the core of our Mission as States. This issue can be polarizing, and . yet is important to who we are as Catholic women religious. We are An emphasis in our work for justice called to welcome the stranger is systemic change. Systemic change among us and to promote the goes beyond direct service to focus dignity of each person we serve. on the systems that create an unjust situation. We lobby during our We also partner internationally South Dakota legislative session, with the International challenge companies with which we Presentation Association to sponsor a invest to be socially responsible and continue to non-governmental representative at the United promote change where it is needed in the systems that Nations. With a focus on global justice, we strive to can affect the lives of those we serve. speak and act in partnership in a spirit of oneness with all of creation. “The cry of Earth and people Locally we work with groups such as the Aberdeen made poor calls us to continue the Mission of Jesus to Area Diversity Committee, The Journey Home, bring forth a sustainable society founded on respect Homes Are Possible Inc., Bishop Dudley Hospitality for Earth, universal human rights, economic justice House, St. Francis House and Kids Against Hunger, and a culture of peace” (IPA Assembly 2017). Ã to ensure that we are promoting a safe and just

In partnership with the Watertown Coalition and Mother of God Monastery, we continue our education and awareness efforts on the issue of sex trafficking, including billboard messages like the one pictured at left.

2 With a contemplative presence and in partnership with others working for global justice, we willingly go forth to any part of the world to work for justice, alleviate oppression and promote human dignity.

We open our compassionate hearts as we stand alongside all who are suffering. Thank You, Partners Thank You Partners

Together we continue the legacy It is our intention that this report accurately reflects of service to those in need the names of our donors from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. We also remember in our prayers those whose The Presentation Sisters are grateful to the donors names are marked with a cross (†) as they are our listed in this annual report, as well as the individuals partners who are deceased. who prefer to remain anonymous, for their partnership over the past year. The efforts of many coming together We have established style guidelines to ensure consistency. If there is an error with your name, please let us know using the contact make it possible to do what none of us could do alone. information listed on the back of this report. It is through your prayerful and financial support that we are able to continue our ministry to those in need.

David & Jane Behrens George & Michelle Bittner A B Ms. Janet Beirne Norman & Melanie Bliss A&B Business Solutions Jackie Bailey Janice Benavides Ms. Mary Blue Aberdeen Floral Bill & Peg Baker Bender Commercial Real John & Brenda Boehm Acts of Nature, Paul & Angie & Todd Bakke Estate Services Dr. Marilyn Jacobs Bohan Koni Schiller Ranae Ball Ms. Dorothy Benson Dr. Paul & Mrs. Patricia Ms. Sue Albert † Nancy Balvin & Karen Beranek Borgesen Anne Talbott Alberts Ruth Barajas Tom & Linda Berens & Marie Borovina Candy Almquist Mr. Edward Bares Gerald & Shirley Bergum Joan Bosanko Janice Almquist Don J. & Marilyn Barnett Ms. Dorothy Bernard Patricia A. Bosch Beth Amor Dr. James Barnett O.D. Mr. Jeff Beskar Josh Bowen Chuck & Linda Andersen Lenore Barnett Best Western Plus, Lincoln, NE John Boyle & Lynn Costello Susan & Anderson Rita Barnett Randy & Janelle Bierle Ms. Shary Bozied Cindy Arch Alice Carter Bassett Bierschbach Equipment & Evelyn Bradley Jon & Vicki Arlt Mr. J.E. Bassing Supply Keith & Kerry Brandenburger Donald & Betty Artz Jason & Nicole Battles Mr. Dennis Bierschbach † Mrs. Florence Brandner Cheryl Austad Mr. Robert Baum Mr. John Biggins Mr. & Mrs. Donald Branson Anthony Avanzato Beadle Floral & Nursery Billion Nissan Larry & Shari Braun Avera Health Beautique Boutique Billion Toyota D.A. & C.C. Brechtelsbauer Avera St. Luke's Mr. Mark Becking Wayne & Jean Binfet Jerry & Margaret Bruggeman John & Linda Awe Mr. Michael Bednarek Roger & Sandy Bisanz Budget Furniture

4 Bob & Cecelia Bunkers Ms. Patricia Freeman Bur Mars D F Maureen Freitas Eleanor Burgess Dacotah Bank, Aberdeen, SD F & C Bank, Holden, MO Reverend Jim Friedrich Msgr. Edward Burian James & Vi Dafnis Jerry & Sandy Farrell Dr. & Mrs. John Fritz Mary Burkey-Rezac Pat Dahl Patrick & Carol Farrell Mr. Bob Fullenkamp Derrick & Cindy Butler Pat Darger Lisa & Patrick Farrell, Jr. William & Alice Butterfield Martha Dash Fay's Refrigeration & Bill & Lynne Byrne Jim & JoAnn Dawe Heating, Inc. G Penelope Sieh de Hueck † Rick & Joe Fettig Gage Brothers Concrete Ruth De Voge Mr. Ken Fiedler † Products C Doug & Colleen Debelak Fiegen Construction Ms. Roberta Gallagher Jerry & Theresa Cameron K.C. & Stacey DeBoer Mrs. Delores Fiegen Richard & Rosalie Gannon Mo Cantwell Mary Ann Deisz Mr. Mark Fiegen Joe Garry Ms. Adele Carey Mrs. Carol DeSchepper Ms. Marlene Fiegen Tom & Ann Garry Carl V. Carlson Company/ Mr. & Mrs. Louie DeSmet Mr. Marvin Fiegen Tom & Pat Garry Cemcast Pipe & Precast John & Susan Dewan Sheila M. Carpenter Foundation Mr. Mike Carrels Gayle Dice Mr. James M. Carroll † Ms. Patricia Dicus The Cojourner Relationship Mrs. Carol Dingman Mr. & Mrs. L. Our foundress, Nano Nagle, knew God’s vision for her Casperson Rich & Jenny Dix was more than she could accomplish alone. She needed Catholic United Financial Dr. Thomas Dobbs partners – partners who would walk beside her and Ms. Rosa Chan Mrs. Mae Donovan Virginia Chase Kathy Dorale help her carry out the Mission she envisioned to help Barbara Chicoine Downtown Sioux Falls those in need. Dennis & Doris Ann Chmela Mary Dressing Following the legacy set before us, the Cojourner Darlene Duffy Traci Christensen Program brings sisters and the laity together, so we Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. Reverend Charles J. Duman may work side by side, carrying out the Mission. Fund & Citibank-McKnight Betty Dunker of the South Dakota Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Dunne Included in these next pages are testaments from those Community Foundation Mr. Bob Durand in our Cojourner Program. From those who are new to Cathy & Steve Clark Geoff & Cathy Durst the program to those who are lifetime members, we all Thomas & Susan Clemen unite in prayer and service to God’s people. Ruth Clemens William C. Cline, in memory of E A. John Ragels Dr. Janice Ebersdorfer Clubhouse Dona & Thomas Ebert Rod & Julie Fieldsend Renee Gasner Cole Paper Company Ms. Victoria Eckrich-Reid Mr. Richard Fink Harry & Lois Gaspar Ed & Rose Colella Sean Egan First Bank & Trust Larry & Kathy Gebel Ann Marie Collins John & Nancy Eilers The First National Bank in Tom & Renee Geppert Comfort Inn & Suites, Mr. Jeff Eisenbeisz Sioux Falls Donna Geraets (Althoff) Sioux Falls, SD Cmdr. & Mrs. James M. Elfelt, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Elizabeth Gibbs Congregation of the Sisters USN (Ret) Bankcard Carol & R. Lee † Ginsbach of Nazareth Ms. Helen M. Ellis Richard & Victoria Fischbach Mr. & Mrs. David M. Giovannini Conlin's Furniture Dennis & Mary Schneider Ms. Deb Fischer-Clemens Dr. & Mrs. Sanjeevi Giridhar John & Kay Conlon Emmett Ms. Barbara Fisette Ms. Toni Gisi Richard & Sheryl Connors Ms. Jan Engels Mrs. Kathleen Fitzler Ms. Diane Gleich Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert English Ms. Eunice Flanagan Bonnie Gorham † James & Nancy Coriston Erickson & Associates Flyboy Donuts Bernard & Shirley Gossmann CorTrust Bank, Sioux Falls, SD Realtors, LLC Mr. Fogarty Masako & Mike Gould Courtyard by Marriott, Dale & Joan Eschenbaum James & Lanette Forck Thomas & Jody Gould Sioux Falls, SD Mr. Vernon Evans Todd & Amy Forkel Mrs. Lynne Grabowska Patti Reede Couser Maurice Evans Glenna & Rodney Fouberg Mrs. Doris Carey Graeber Rev. Celeste & Dr. Lou Cox Mrs. Agnes Even Robert & Erin Fouberg Ms. Louise Grajczyk Donna K. Culhane & Wayne M. Susan Frame Grand Prairie Foods Eberenz & family Lyle & Norene Frederickson Richard & Mary Grant

55 The Cojourner Relationship Cindy & Rich Korman I Judge & Mrs. Charles Sister Darlene Gutenkauf has been involved with Mary A. Ihli Kornmann this Ministry for over 15 years. She has served as Meghan Issenhuth Roger & Peggy Kowall director, co-director, mentor and prayer partner. Ms. Cindy Kraft When talking about this ministry, she states, “The Jerry & Bonnie Krcil Cojourner Program has expanded over the years with J Jeff & Debbie Kribell Terry & Barb Kriens more emphasis on walking alongside and ministering J & P Roofing Systems, Inc. Sidney & Susan Krugman with the Sisters. We work together on areas of justice Jacee J Photography Bill & Joyce Kubat Ron & Carol Jacobson and peace, and pray with and for one another. My Mike & Lonnie Kuck Ms. Shirley Jahraus spiritual life has been enriched by our cojourners.” Mrs. Kathleen Kunkel Frank & Barbara James Julie & Scott Kusler Mary Jane Winter and her husband Bill are lifetime Deacon & Mrs. Alfred members of the Cojourner Ministry. Mary Jane, who "Bud" Jetty once served as co-director of the ministry with Sister Maria de Los Angeles Reynoso Jimenez L Darlene, shared, “I love the Sisters. I was drawn to L.G. Everist, Inc. Bruce & Jan Johnson them by their broad view of the and Ms. Ardis Labrie George & Clare Johnson the works of women. I am committed to continuing Don & Carolyn Lang Mrs. Irene Johs my spiritual and personal growth. The sisters Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Lange Journey Group Companies encourage me to do this and further my own ministry Mr. & Mrs. Michael Langner The Junction LaQuinta Inn & Suites, of hospitality.” Cecelia Prunty Heinen Sioux Falls, SD Jurgens Ms. Cyndy Larson Dee Lauinger Colleen Barney Graydon Mary Ann Heidt James & Rosemary LaVoie Great Western Bank, Gerry & George † Heilman K Dr. Patrick & Mrs. Kaye Lawler Dr. David & Mrs. Mary Ann Aberdeen, SD Ms. Theresa M. Heiman Jim & Carol Leach Kapaska Great Western Bank, Charles & Marjorie Heine Leading Edge Chiropractic Diana & Philip Kappen Sioux Falls, SD David Heinemann Donald & Betty LeClair Karisma Boutique Ms. Dorma Griffin Jeff & Lisa Heiser Dr. Robert & Mrs. Jannice Lee Evelyn & Robert Kay Grace Griffin Heiser's Jewelry Mary L. Lee Ken's Superfair Foods & Mr. Ray Grode The Leona M. & Harry B. Beverly Kraft Lemmers Shell Express Chad & Heidi Groen Helmsley Charitable Trust Jan Lenz Kelly & Christine Kenser Robert & Barb Grosz John & Kathleen Herrick Marc & Audrey Lesmeister Cleaning by Judy, Inc. Allen & Brooke Nancy Herr-Peschong Raymond Scott Lesnar Kessler's Inc. (Nicholson) Grote August & Lois Ann Hertl Carol Wuerth Letellier Vincent & Betty Ketcham Doug & Sherron Grote Ms. Joanne Hindbjorgen Michael & Stacy Levsen Marcia King Liz Guiliani Jon & Carla Hoffman Joyce Lewanski Agnes & Jack † Klein Cheryl Holen Richard & Wende Lewis Mr. David Klein Holiday Inn Express, Kenneth & Louisa Light Jerry & Jean Klein H Sioux Falls, SD Clark & Gerry Likness Allan & Ann Haag Jerry & Judi Klein Reverend Jerome Holtzman Mike & Pam Lilly Craig & Lisa Hagen Mr. & Mrs. George Kleinfeld Quint & Erin Homan Mr. Doug Lindner Mr. Allen Haiar Mrs. Deborah Klinkhammer Home2Suites by Hilton, Corey & LuAnn Lindskov Tim & Carla Haiar Ms. Gerri Knuth Sioux Falls, SD Jean Lindstrom Dee Matecki Halbur Reverend Thomas P. Homewood Suites by Hilton, Mary & John Lindstrom Ralph & Geraldine Halbur Kobuszewski Sioux Falls, SD Gary & Laurie Lippert Mr. Russell Hall Ms. Thelma Kock Mrs. Sharon Solt Huether Loffler Companies Ms. Carrie Hansen Jacki Koehler Ms. Teresa Huntimer Dr. Kim & Mrs. Debbie Dee Hansen † Mr. Tom Koeniguer Virginia Huntimer Lorenzen Harr Motors JoAnn Kokales Dan & Betty Huss Dr. Mark & Helen Lundeen & Anne Harrington Bill & Barbara Kolb Vince & Jane Huwe Ms. Kathleen Lynch Scott & Cheryl Haugen HyVee James & Audrey Konechne Jo Hausman Raymond & Susan Kontz Ms. Leona Hawking Ms. Karen Koral

6 Darlene Nelson Carolee A. Primising Residence Inn, Sioux Falls, SD M Howard Nelson Dan & Barba Probstfield Danilo & Leda Restiotto Jason & Angela Maag Kellee & Robert Nelson Profiling Beauty Health & Revive Day Spa Mrs. Yvonne MacCormack Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Nemmers Wellness Center RhodesAnderson Insurance Jim & Kay Mahowald Mr. Quintin Nemmers Jerry & Nancy Puetz Ridgeline Massage Therapy Mainstream Boutique Ms. Joy Neumann Mr. Duncan Robertson Maloney Law Office & Tom & Jean Nicholson Geraldine Robinson Arbitration Joan Niederauer Q Mr. Robert Ronayne Tom & Jane Malouf Charles & Jeanette Nietert Ms. Yvonne Rosenblatt Mr. James Quinn Mrs. Vivian Malsam Nikki's La Mexicana Mavis Rossow Mammel Foundation Jim & Charlotte Noble Wayne & Monica Roster Carmela Marino Dolores Norberg Bill & Linda Roth Don & Christine Martel Ross & Tracy Norman R Jen, Eric, & Ryker Ms. Lori Rabenberg Raymond E. Mathis NVC Rothenbuehler Paul & Elaine Raglow Mr. & Mrs. Greg Mattern Harry & Ann Rothstein Ms. Marlene Rance Jim & LuAnn Mattern Dave & Melissa Rowe Jean Anne Rassel Maverick's Steak & Cocktails Lyle & Hazel Rowen O Joseph Rauenhorst Bea Mayes Bernadette Obert Jerry & Kay Rubendall Family Foundation Miroslaw & Wioleta Mazurczak Oh, My Cupcakes Denise & James Ryan JoAnn Ray Mr. & Mrs. Jack McBrayer Bill & JoAnn Omafray John & Joan Rychtarik Real Presence Radio Roger & Irene McCulloch Omaha Community Dr. & Mrs. Warren Redmond Mr. Mike McEntee Foundation Ms. Patty Reistroffer Sharon McEntee Ms. Betty Ordal Bob & Jill Rejda Ermona McGoodwin James Ortmeier James & Jane Mengenhauser Reverend Richard Ortmeier † Jim & Betty Merges Mr. William Ouchi Ernie & Pauline Mertz Donald & Alayne Meyer Don & Dot Meyer P The Cojourner Relationship Mr. James Mezick Joseph & Stephanie Palen Dr. Sandra Sexton Welling joined the Cojourner Mr. Milton Milam Parkview Nursery Ministry in June 2019. Ms. Anita Miller Mr. Jonathan Parsons Janice Miller Kathy Paul When asked what attracted her to the Cojourner Minerva's Restaurant Steve Paweltzki Ministry, she stated, “My love for service led me to a Minneapolis Marriott Tim & Karla Pazour career in nursing. While working toward a master’s City Center Ms. Eileen Peacock degree I was immersed in servant leadership theory, Mrs. Diane Mitchell Mrs. Peggy Pearson while my doctorate education focused on health Wayne & Sharon Mitchell Michael & Mary Pence disparity and the care of the underserved. When I Ray & Bernice Mohr John & Beth Perak was introduced to Nano Nagle, I instantly realized Mr. Richard Molseed Luana Perna Lucy Morell-Gengler Tom Perrizo I had known her my entire life and knew she was Phil & Carmen Morrison Mary Peters the one who was guiding me through my life’s M. Larine Mott-Clyde Deanna & Byron Petersen expeditions. Becoming a cojourner seemed the Ms. Debra Muller Dwain & Benita Peterson natural next step. It is a blessing to become part of Mr. John Mulvaney Bob Pfaff the Presentation family and to have the opportunity Bernard & Gloria Mumm LeRoy & Diane Pfarr to serve in the Presentation Sister’s ministry. Marcia Musel Mr. Phillip Pickart Musivend Bill & Tammy Pierce “As a cojourner, I have the opportunity to serve others Karen & Wayne † Muth Mr. Dennis Pierret while partnering with the Presentation Sisters and Margie Zimprich Myers Rod & Lisa Pierson fellow cojourners. In addition, cojourners give me the Jon & Patty Pietz ability to share the love of Jesus and Nano, in hopes Albert & Kay Piper of giving individuals encouragement. The influence N Megan Pizarro Nano had on healthcare and education is inspiring. Dr. Jim Navin Julie & Larry † Poeppel My desire is that Nano’s Mission might impact others Ms. Monica Neal James Porter to serve as strongly as she impacted me.” Dennis & Ruthanne Neeser Presentation College Mick & Sandy Spane Mary Ann Weigel & S Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home U Clarence Wanner Anthony G. Salem St. Bernard Church, Bonnie P. Ulrich Donna Weinacht Mike & Jane Sandsmark Redfield, SD Keith & Peggy Unangst Bonnie Wek & Ms. Stacy Sandvig St. Nicholas Council Of Mrs. Dorothy Urban Michael Donahue Peter & Mary Schaefer Catholic Women Sally Ury Marvin & Charlotte Welbig Ruth & Vern Schaefer Jody Stanton U.S. Bank, Sioux Falls, SD Judy Welbig Ms. Jane Schaffer Staybridge Inn & Suites, Wells Fargo Roger & Mary Jo Schaible Sioux Falls, SD Dr. & Mrs. Randal Welter Ben & Alice Schatz Ms. Eva Steen V Katherine Wenande Warren & Maggie Scheid Rose Steffen Margaret & James Valleau Kerry & Pamela Wenbourne Ms. Bernadette Scherff Dr. Tom Stenvig Mr. David Van Hatten Chris White Kris Scherr Robert Stephenson Cornelis & Charlotte Verhey Douglas & Donna Wiedenman George & Jean † Schmid Steven Lust Automotive Mr. Michael Verzatt Mrs. Leona Wieland Mrs. Ilene Schmidt Sharon Story Nora & Larry Volz Wild Water West Ms. Mary Schmidt Tom & Lynn Streifel Jerry & Marlys Williams Ms. Darlene Schnieders Darrell & Kristi Strivens Ms. Marcia Williams Shirley Scholten Bruce R. Sturzl, Jr. W Mary Lou Wilson Karen Schreier & Tim Ron Sullivan Wakeside Bar & Grill Bill & Mary Jane Winter Dougherty Joel & Stephanie Sumption Steve & Joanne Walczynski Curt & Sue Wischmeier Mr. George Schriver Mrs. Lois Ann Suter Pius & Clara Waldman Ed & Teresa Wolles Lee Anne Schroeder Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sutton Mr. Larry Walla Robbie Wright Gerald & Ellen Schulte Col. Mrs. Ludvik Svoboda Darryl & Sally Wallace Tom & Jacque Schumacher Richard & Lisa Swisher Kathleen Wallenta Schwan Electric, Inc. Jerry & Cindy Swisher Dr. Bill & Mrs. Pat Wallisch Y Schwan Financial Group, LLC Mr. William Walsh Andrew & Carolyn Youngblood Cheryl Schweer Mrs. Dolores Wantoch Mike & Mary Scott T Washington Pavilion SD Network Against Robert & Mary Taddei Kathy Webb Z Family Violence Mr. Dan Taft Ms. Marie Weber Mr. & Mrs. C. Zammit Bob & Julie Sebert Ray & Jean Tehle Mark & Michelle Weber Biruta Zvejnieks Peggy Serfoss Carole Thiel Ms. Lillian Seyer Mark & Nancy Thissen John & Cheryl Shaeffer Roberta Thomas Gary & Donna Sharp Ms. Judy Thompson Mrs. Kathleen Shearon Ted Thoms Family Shoe Science Joe & Kerry Thornell The Cojourner Relationship Showplace Wood Products Thunder Road Cojourners are baptized persons of any faith who Steve & Micah Siegel Dave & Bunny Timpe desire to share the spirituality, values and mission Mrs. Robin Sihrer Richard & Kathleen Tobin of the Sisters. They are lay associates who partner Mr. & Mrs. M.L. Simon Mr. Tom Tonner with the Sisters while they continue their own Derla Simons Ms. Cindy Tople vocation and career. Mr. Clark Sinclair Dolly Torrico Sisters of the Presentation - Total Package Medspa Our cojourners are women and men, married Dubuque, IA Karen Totton and single, who minister in a variety of ways, as Delonde & James Skrovig Jerry Townsend teachers, healthcare providers, office workers, Donna Sletten Frances Trapp homemakers, business owners and many more. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Slunecka Mrs. Bernardine Travelstead Chuck & Karol Smith Gayland & Bernice Trudeau If you would like to learn more about the William & Connie Smith Dr. Thomas Truhe Cojourner Relationship contact Carrie Mr. Thomas Snyder Franklin & Patricia Tyx Hansen, Cojourner Coordinator, at Fran & Gail Sommerfeld [email protected]. ABERDEEN AREA Hispanic Outreach

eeding a medical procedure to return to work is stressful for anyone, but navigating N appointments when English is not your first language and you have no family support is even more challenging. “Marcy*” suffered from severe carpal tunnel. Sister Consuelo accompanied Marcy to her appointments to provide translation and support. After two surgeries, Marcy expected to go right back to work but found that it would take at least two months to heal. She was worried about paying her rent if unable to work. We were able to assist her through our Good Samaritan Ministry and Marcy faithfully completed the therapy her doctor prescribed. In two months, she was able to return to work and financially support herself.

Sisters Consuelo and Myra work in the Aberdeen the Presentation and Benedictine Sisters, as well area to welcome Hispanic men, women and children as the Salvation Army, Horizon HealthCare, Inc., into the community. By offering translation services, Lutheran Social Services and the Department of we help these individuals to navigate the healthcare Social Services provide services and partner with and education systems, as well as social services. In us. Kids Against Hunger also provides warehouse addition, helping families find affordable, reliable space to store beds, chairs, tables, blankets and other housing and preparing children for school helps items that are donated to help those in need. Finally, them to become more productive members of our the Aberdeen School System has worked to enroll community. children in programs to help them learn English and succeed at school. We are thankful for the many ways We do not work alone in our efforts to welcome the we can work together with these agencies to welcome stranger. Avera St. Luke's, a ministry sponsored by the Latino community. Ã *Name changed to protect the individual's privacy.

Sister Myra Remily Sister Consuelo Covarrubias Ministry Coordinators

9 Caminando Juntos

ach year, Caminando Juntos educates and empowers hundreds of Latinos living in the E April, Director and Educational Coordinator, Sioux Falls area through a variety of educational assists a student learning English. programs. We are one of a few ESL programs in the area that is free and the only program serving and orientating new arrivals to our community. We specifically Spanish-speaking adults. Through also assist in finding transitional housing for women daytime and evening English classes, English tutoring and children in domestic abuse situations. and English conversation classes, our volunteers’ enthusiasm to teach and their love of the We stay connected to the community and Hispanic people reflect Nano’s love to the nation through social justice for those made poor. It is through and immigrant advocacy events. their everyday connections with Immigration is an issue that is both our students that these students complicated and emotional. We try to develop the confidence to go out keep the people affected by policies into the community and put their at the forefront, and both Sister Janet language skills to the test. This fall and Sister Pegge have participated in we began offering computer classes, a dozens of prayer vigils and solidarity new opportunity made possible by the help rallies. We also write letters to our legislators and support of our community partners (Citibank to contest harmful or discriminatory immigration and Avera Health) and other donors. policies or bills, and Sister Pegge has visited Capitol Hill and our state legislature to advocate for issues At the office in Sioux Falls, SD, we welcome over that directly impact immigrants living in our state. 1,200 drop-in visitors annually. We assist Latinos with filling out a variety of forms and applications, We do not act alone as we partner with churches, connecting clients with basic needs and social services, PAX Christi, South Dakota Voices for Peace, Finally, Bienvenidos a Brookings, the Multicultural Center and Lutheran Social Services, among others, who also share a passion for immigrant and refugee issues. Ã

April Ross, Sister Janet Horstman Sister Pegge Boehm, Astrid Rosario 10 Catholic School Scholarships

he sisters who founded our Congregation in year we were able to provide 40 $750 scholarships Aberdeen were called here in the late 1800s and three $1,500 scholarships (one to each Catholic T to teach. This education ministry has been a high school in the diocese). Since the inception of our part of our Mission since we opened our first school scholarship program, 2,050 students have received in Aberdeen in 1886. As teachers, 232 Presentation scholarships to help them obtain a Catholic education. Sisters have educated over 300,000 students in the region since that time. One mother writes, “Knowing that my son has been gifted with the opportunity to learn in an environment As we have adapted to meet the needs of those where he has developed his faith, built relationships we serve, our areas of ministry have shifted and with others and learned lifelong skills to navigate we are no longer teaching at the elementary and the world, we are truly grateful. You are the ripple secondary level in our Catholic schools. However, our in the water that helps us to see the ‘pay it forward’ commitment to Catholic education remains strong. philosophy. It will not be forgotten.” In the spirit of our foundress, Nano Nagle, who taught children in Ireland when it was forbidden by the penal Another shares, “We are blessed and grateful to you laws, we remain steadfast in our support of Catholic for awarding our son a scholarship. We are excited education. To that end, we sponsor educational for school and to send our son into a very loving, opportunities through scholarships to Catholic educational environment.” Ã schools in our diocese. For the 2019-2020 school

2019-2020 School Year:

• 40 students received scholarships of $750 • 3 students received scholarships of $1,500 (one to each Catholic high school in the diocese) anet* is raising her three children on her own and J living on a very tight budget. She despaired when she found out her car needed over $1,000 in repairs. While the auto repair shop was willing to work with her and let her make payments, they requested a down payment before they would let her leave with her newly fixed car. Janet depends on her car to get to work and to get her kids to school and daycare, so she had no choice but to use the money she had budgeted for her electric bill to pay this. She called us to request help from the Good Samaritan Ministry and we were able to assist her with her electric bill so she could stay current and not risk getting disconnected. Good Many of us know what it means to fall on hard times. As Presentation Sisters, our Mission includes helping to meet immediate needs so that individuals can help Samaritan themselves to a better place. The Good Samaritan Ministry was established to help fill the gap in basic needs when our neighbors need help the most. Each Ministry week we receive 30-40 requests for assistance from individuals living throughout South Dakota. These FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN requests often are for rental or electric bill assistance. We sometimes receive special requests for needs such as medicines. With each request we have the opportunity to live our call to serve as apostolic women and to promote the dignity of each person we encounter. Ã

*Name changed to protect the individual's privacy.

"Spread love everywhere To better serve the Aberdeen community, we are pleased to announce the enhanced partnership with The Journey you go. Let no one ever Home. As our Missions align, we work together in come to you without supporting and assisting those who may be struggling in leaving happier." our community. Stay tuned for further developments in this collaborative ministry. - TERESA OF CALCUTTA

Sister Phyllis Gill Kathleen Daly Ministry Coordinators

12 Kaoma, Zambia, Africa

hroughout the years, Presentation Sisters from Ireland, India, England, New Zealand, T Zambia and the United States have partnered in Kaoma, Zambia, Africa, to minister to those living in this impoverished area. Lacking employment opportunities and living in a region with the world’s highest rate of HIV/AIDS, people in Kaoma face many challenges.

Fishponds at the ministry are one way to provide Sister Virginia, second from left, members of the education and employment. Mr. Musonda from the Presentation Sisters African Unit Leadership Team, Province Fishery Department is teaching Sister Lucy and Mboma, Nano Farm Manager, work together on Senastian, PBVM from India, a six-month course on sustainability projects in Zambia. developing fishponds and raising fish. She is joined in this experience by five high school students. Often, when young people graduate from high school they return to a life of poverty as it is difficult to find jobs. We hope that teaching young people about fish farming will develop in them skills to enable them to find a working with fishponds and, perhaps, to one day raise their own fish.

We continue to nurture connections with our partners

in the United States to provide ministry opportunities. Kids Against Hunger packaged meals in South Prairie Aqua Tech, Brookings, SD, supplies us with Dakota, providing nourishment for our sisters and a special fish feed supplement for a research project brothers in Africa. at our fish farm. Dr. and Mrs. Warren Redmond need. Finally, our donors continue to support our work have sponsored a micro financing project in the by setting up an emergency fund for those most in form of the Redmond Loan Fund which has helped need and giving to our education fund to pay school over 2,000 women open or expand a small business. fees for high school and college students. Ã Funding provided by grant agencies have allowed us to construct a conference center, a three-bedroom house and a large kitchen at Nano Farm, as well as numerous classrooms, a library and an administration building Sister Virginia McCall Administrator at Presentation School in Kaoma. Kids Against Hunger supplies food which we distribute weekly to those in 13 LIVE Camp “I think this camp is very helpful because teenagers usually are going through hard times. I would dare to say that especially young girls struggle. e just completed our 13th year of partnering This camp gives Latina girls self-confidence; it with a local committee to serve middle school encourages them and forms them to be strong, kind, W and great leaders.” Latina girls in the Omaha, Nebraska, area. LIVE (Latinas Inspiring Virtuous Excellence) Camp is a - LIVE Camp Counselor faith-based week-long experience offering young women a chance to learn about leadership, friendship and faith. avoiding destructive behaviors. These young women know what the campers are going through and Days at camp are spent being physically active, are willing to give back through mentoring. They learning how to be proactive at school and making illustrate the importance of their relationship with friends. We teach campers strategies for making God, of embracing their Latina heritage with pride, healthy decisions, increasing their self-esteem and of being empowered in virtue as leaders in their and growing in their faith. These skills give families, church, community and world. them the tools to resist destructive behaviors such as alcohol, tobacco, One camper explains, “The positive other drugs, premature sexual difference this camp has made is activity and other risky behaviors. to help me learn about what other people go through and how they This mentorship doesn’t end at make a change and inspire others to the end of the week. The sisters keep going.” and other camp counselors keep in contact with the girls via newsletters, emails Area businesses, local foundations and and visits throughout the year. We encourage individual donors believe in this effort and them to continue using the leadership skills they continue to partner with us to support LIVE Camp. learned at camp. They, and we, believe we are changing the lives of the Latina youth and positively impacting the future Our outstanding junior counselors witness for the leadership of the Omaha community. Ã campers the importance of attending college and 14 Dear Friends,

Sometimes it is difficult to go through a day without witnessing tragedy. It is all around us, in our local communities and in our world. However, we also witness kindness and the beauty of those working each and every day to make a difference. Collectively, we can work together, continuing to shine light and hope into all corners of the world. “Good works are As Christians, justice is the work of all of us. With our partners, links that form a employees, and volunteers we are able to continue the justice work chain of love.” of the Congregation both locally and globally. Collaboratively we can - Saint Teresa of Calcutta make an impact in the world.

We reach out together in faith, in a spirit of hospitality, compassion and simplicity to all of creation. As we listen to the cry of those made poor and the cry of the Earth, we are called to continue the Mission of Jesus … to bring forth a sustainable society founded on respect for earth, universal human rights, economic justice and a culture of peace.

We invite you to join us for further conversation as we deepen partnerships in our work for justice, for change that promotes dignity and alleviates oppression in our world today. Together, we are greater than the sum of our parts … together, we can make a difference, bringing light and hope into all corners of the world.

In Peace, Mission Development Team

Team members include: (from left to right)

Jennifer Dix Kathleen Daly Barb Grosz Jen Rothenbuehler Brooke Nicholson Grote Carrie Hansen

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