A publication for friends of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary

Signs of Spring...Signs of New Life by Sister Johanna Rickl, CHM President

everal weeks ago as I left the to write about some new steps on our is an inner dynamic emerging from SHumility of Mary Center, I noted CHM journey in relation to mission within our community, a process of that the large magnolia tree by advancement, especially the CHM something new happening, a bubbling our entranceway seemed to have Ministry Development Summit. up of good energy, a synergy. something at the ends of the branches. Closer examination revealed that there You who receive Th e Flame are loyal Synergy is defi ned as, “Th e interaction were actually buds present on the friends with deep connections to the of two or more agents or forces so that limbs! Th ese were not the tiny points Congregation of the Humility of Mary. their combined eff ect is greater than one can observe on the naked branches We value your support and partnership the sum of their individual eff ects.” in early spring but rather robust, fuzzy in carrying out our mission to “work It reminds me of a quote from the ovals. I thought of the cold weather for justice within the human family prophet Isaiah, “See, I am doing present and still to come this winter. and to care for Earth itself.” We want to something new…do you not perceive How would these eager early buds fare create even stronger connections with it?”(Is 43:19a) before the defi nitive arrival of spring? those who carry on the CHM mission through our three sponsored ministries Photos: (l-r) Humility of Mary Shelter, “See,“See, I ama doing something in Iowa: Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. Inc., Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, and new...donew...new. d you not perceiveeivee it?it?” (HMSI), Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat on page 2, Humlity of Mary Housing, Inc. (OLPR) and Humility of Mary Housing, -Iss 43:19a43:19a Inc.(HMHI). Staff , volunteers, sisters—it takes many hands and hearts working together to While there is not yet an answer to Th ese ministries have been make our CHM sponsored ministries that question, the image stuck with experiencing changes that reminded thrive. me and came to mind as I prepared me of those buds. I sense that there -continued on page 2 “ ” theFLAME | SPRING 2015 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 CONGREGATION OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY

Spring 2015 Volume 13 Issue 1

Th e Flame is published three times a year for the Congregation of the Humility of Mary and its friends.

Our Mission: We, the members of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary, call one another to live the Gospel with simplicity and joy following the example of Mary.

Like our founders, we strive to be attentive to the call of the Spirit in the signs of our times, especially the needs of the poor and the powerless.

We commit ourselves as individuals and as a congregation to work for justice within the human family and to care for the earth itself. -continued from page 1 So what is happening? A major event was the recent hiring of a development director, Sandi Burrichter, to be shared by our two Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord Davenport non-profi ts, Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. (HMHI) and will do wonders among you. Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. (HMSI). Sandi has been working with the -Joshua 3:5 HMSI and HMHI development committees to continue and expand their past successes in generating funds to sustain these ministries well into the future.

Congregation of the Humility Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Advisory Committee members off er their time, talent and treasure to enhance that ministry. Th ey have added of Mary “ new members to the Development and Marketing sub-committee. All 820 W. Central Park Avenue are dedicated to making Th e Prairie off erings better known, utilized and Davenport, IA 52804-1900 supported. 563/323-9466 ” [email protected] Such energies have helped to attract new partners for the three www.chmiowa.org ministries. Th ey have increased the circle of friends who work with the CHM community to deepen awareness of the CHM mission and expand Editorial Staff : the reach of the services provided by the three sponsored ministries. Lisa Martin, Communications Director Inside this issue you will fi nd the friends listed who contribute through Karen Brooke, Development Director the CHM Development Offi ce. Communications Advisory Committee: Th is seemed an opportune time to gather the Humility of Mary sisters, staff s, boards, and advisory and development committee members Chair - Marcia Eckerman, CHM in order to learn more about each other, the congregation and the Kathleen Collins, CHM Associate ministries. Representatives have met and are planning a CHM Ministry Mary Rehmann, CHM Development Summit for March 30, 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Adler Joan Sheil, CHM Health Education Center in Davenport. We anticipate that this day will Elizabeth Th oman, CHM result in more synergy. We look forward to even greater collaboration so that these early “buds” will open and produce abundant fruit for the future of the CHM mission and its sponsored ministries.

2 theFLAME | SPRING 2015 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 CHM Year of Consecrated Life Events

August 23, 2015 5th Annual Spirit of the Prairie A spirit-fi lled afternoon at Our Lady of the WAKE UP THE WORLD ! Prairie Retreat – with a buff et of locally produced food and drink, local music and 2015Year of Consecrated Life tours of the retreat. Th is CHM ministry is a perfect example of the way the sisters ope Francis proclaimed experience prayer and service to the P2015 a Year of community. $40 Consecrated Life, starting on the 1st Sunday of Advent, September 13, 2015 the weekend of November Wake up the World! 2, 2014, and ending on A Day of Prayer and Celebration of February 2, 2016, the World Consecrated Life Day of Consecrated Life. 3-6pm includes prayer, contemplative It’s purpose, as stated by April 16, 2015 7pm refl ection, and social time for sisters, the Vatican, is to “make Songs of the Universe: brothers, priests and bishops. a grateful remembrance Keynote speaker: Peter Mayer in Concert of the recent past, while Sr. Catherine Bertrand, SSND St. Paul Lutheran Church embracing the future with 2136 Brady Street, Davenport, IA October 18, 2015 hope and living the present Concert Tickets: $20 with passion.” All proceeds support the ministry CHMCH Openhouse: ConsecratedCon Life in Today’s World Consecration, in general, Singer songwriter Peter Mayer through Held ata Humility of Mary Center, the public is invited to visit the center to learn through is an act by which a person song and narrative tells the story of the universe, an epic that awakens awe a tourt of displaysdi and conversation about is dedicated to the service and wonder and begs to be learned consecratedconnsecrated lifel and how it encompasses and worship of God. As the as we seek our right relationship with men and womenwom throughout the world. Catholic Church celebrates planet Earth. Whimsical, humorous, Visitors will also learn how CHM ministries the Year of Consecrated Life, and profound, his music breaks the area focusedfocused on prayer,p service and it is promoting “Days with boundaries of “folk,” and transcends to a cocommunity.ommunity. Religious” initiatives and realm beyond the everyday love song, to resources to help people a place of wonder at the very fact of life DecemberDecember 3, 2015 itself. With a background in theology, learn about the consecrated Holiday MovieM and Gift Swap much of Peter’s songwriting evokes a ThThis is popular pop annual event features an life of religious women and sense of spirituality, and a feeling that men. Th e events will focus environmental fi lm and a “gift swap” where the world is a sacred place. people reduce, reuse and recycle. Another on sharing experiences example of CHM service to the community. of prayer, service and community life with those April 17-18 Fri 9am - Sat Noon Mass Every Day at living a consecrated life. Song of the Universe Retreat Humility of Mary Center Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Mon., Tues. , Th urs., Fri. at 8:00 am Th rough meditation and dialogue, Join the Sisters of Humility Wed. and Sat. at 11:40 am for a variety of events held further refl ection on the Story of the Universe with Peter Mayer. $75 Sunday at 10 am throughout this celebratory year. For more information please call 563-323-9466.

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Th e Quality of Mercy by Kathleen Storms, SSND, Director, Th e Prairie Retreat

ur Lady of the Prairie monthly Come to the Quiet Oprograms for 2015 focus Retreats. Each month we on thoughts of Pope Francis: focus on a seasonal aspect, “Let us be renewed by God’s inviting a kaleidoscopic view mercy, be loved by Jesus, of mercy and compassion— enable the power of his love to ourselves, our world and to transform our lives too; our companions on the and become agents of this journey. Th is year Pat Shea, mercy, channels through from Moline, IL, a presenter A moment of refl ection at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat which God can water the and wise woman in the hearing the story evokes ‘Tis mightiest in the earth, protect all creation Celtic tradition, will lead us mercy and a change of heart mightiest. and make justice and peace in musings and open our when the task seems so large It becomes the throned fl ourish.”1 hearts and souls to the holy and insurmountable. monarch better than in all of life. his crown. What does it mean to be And fi nally, most of us His scepter shows the force renewed by God’s mercy? We also are off ering need extended times to of temporal power, Mercy, and synonymously, refl ection days designed to come apart for a while: Th e attribute to awe compassion are the bring healing and extend Take Up Your Cross: A and majesty, foundation of the gospel. In compassion: Essential Retreat for Men; God in Wherein doth sit the dread story after story we see Jesus Oils; Bridging the Gap Love: A Women’s Retreat; A and fear of kings. reaching out to the leper, in Supporting Soldiers, Labyrinth Retreat; Five Day But mercy is above this the grieving, the hungry, the Veterans and their Families; Private or Directed Retreat; sceptered sway, searching and the doubtful. I’m Drowning: How to Who Will Light the Way? It is enthroned in the hearts He principally asks, “What Care for Yourself While Lanterns for the Spiritual of kings, do you want?” or “What Caring for Others; Marriage Journey; Icon Retreat: Mary, It is an attribute to do you need? Who are you Spirituality; From Rupture Untier of Knots. God himself. searching for?” Basically he to Redemption; Th e Gospel And earthly power doth then says, “Come and see. See Message of Mercy; and So what is mercy? It is the show likest God’s, where I live, break bread Home Tonight with Henri power to bring healing, to When mercy seasons with me, pray with me, Nouwen. Don’t miss special walk in the shoes of another, justice…” refl ect with me about the days to celebrate mothers, to honor the diff erences (William Shakespeare, love and compassion my fathers, and mentors. among us, to extend love to Merchant of Venice, Act 4 Scene 1) father has for you.” Th ese the stranger, to open hearts ______gospel stories are also the 1 For some, learning and to the weary, to deepen our Pope Francis Easter message, root of ministries for the practicing a new craft while awareness and knowledge March 31, 2013 Sisters of the Humility of 2 sharing companionship of God. It is to be mercy Humility of Mary Housing, Mary, whether through off er compassion: Knit One, and extend mercy to others Humility of Mary Shelter and teaching, hospital caring, Pray Too; Basket Weaving, as captured in the words of Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat outreach to the homeless Honoring the Holy in Nature William Shakespeare: are three outreach ministries and powerless, or off ering through Art; Cooking Up a sponsored by the Congregation of retreats at Our Lady of the 2 Storm, and our Local Foods “Th e quality of mercy is not the Humility of Mary Prairie. 3 Day are perennial favorites. strained. Check descriptions, dates and It droppeth as the gentle rain times for all programs on the To be renewed by God’s As Pope Francis invites, from heaven upon the place CHM website: www.chmiowa. mercy is to take part in one become agents of mercy beneath. org), or sign-up to receive our or other of the 54 programs for Earth: Retreat into the It is twice blessed: it monthly email reminder of off ered this year at Our Universe Story, Songs of blesseth him that gives upcoming programs. Partial Lady of the Prairie Retreat.3 the Universe Concert and and him that takes. scholarships are available for each Especially popular are our Retreat. Sometimes just of these programs. 4 theFLAME | SPRING 2015 | Volume 13 | Issue 1 Paths of Connection by Karen Brooke, CHM Development Director

here are many paths “peace and quiet” appeared Tto connecting with the as an oasis for them in their Sisters of the Humility of very busy lives. Joy currently Mary and the CHM mission. serves on the Our Lady of Connections have been the Prairie Retreat Advisory made through Ottumwa Board and is on the steering Heights College, St. Joseph’s committee for the annual Hospital, Marycrest College, “Spirit of the Prairie” fund many schools throughout raising event, assisting with Iowa, Illinois and Montana, sponsorship development and by ministries as far away and marketing. as Ecuador and Mexico, to name just a few. Th eir careers brought Joy and Dennis Flaherty to the Th e paths to CHM mission Quad Cities, where they in the 21st century are strong met and married in 1975. and diverse, and continue Joy, having completed through Humility of Mary her master’s degree at Housing, Humility of Mary Drake University, came to Shelter and Our Lady of the Augustana College in Rock Prairie Retreat Center. Island, IL, as director of women’s residence halls. Her career path took her Joy and Dennis Flaherty I want everyone to feel out of academics and on the the peace and know road to a busy sales business for 32 years. Dennis has 34 products, featuring words, “I want everyone to the joy that comes from owns his own business, 18 gourmet candies, all feel the peace and know being in a sacred place Continental Fire Adjusters, made in the USA by hand the joy that comes from where all creatures are a public insurance adjusting the old fashioned way. In being in a sacred place fi rm. In addition, every year her “retirement” Joy helps where all creatures and respected and valued. during the holiday season, manage the company and nature are respected and along with Dennis’s brothers is a featured vendor at valued.” It is her hope Gary and Jay, they take specialty food and gift shows to assist in raising more It was the “Spirit of the six weeks away from their throughout the Midwest. awareness of Th e Prairie, Prairie” that caught the respective businesses to both in programming and attention of Joy and Dennis sell Flaherty’s Tom & Jerry Joy and Dennis feel very for meeting space; and Flaherty. Having grown up Batter, the well-known strongly about “giving to encourage others to in the north central midwest, popular product and back” to their community participate and volunteer. Joy in the upper peninsula business their father Bill and sharing their time and She adds, “Being retired of Michigan and Dennis Flaherty began in 1947. resources with causes and doesn’t mean retiring in the St. Paul, Minnesota, organizations they believe from life; the key is staying area, they both have a What began as a hobby in. It was the beauty of Th e engaged in organizations deep appreciation for the for Joy in her own kitchen, Prairie that drew Joy in, but and people you believe in, outdoors. making Irish candy for it’s the mission of sharing and I believe in the Prairie!” family and friends, became that special hospitality and Th e Prairie, with its walking a part of the Flaherty faith-based programming paths, labyrinth, beautiful family business 22 years so fundamental to the prairie grasses, abundant ago. Flaherty’s, Th e Irish CHM mission that sustains wildlife and simply the Candy Company now her commitment. In her

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2014 Donors *Indicates CHM Associate Roberta & Raymond Bellock Nancy Bothwell Norma & Frank Belloma Cyndee & Stanley Boudreau Patrice Accola Lisa M. Bellomy Roberta & Mark Bowden Fr. Charles Adam John Bellus Linda & Norman Bower Helen & Elmer Adam Mary & Ed Beltrame, Jr. Elizabeth & Walter Bradley Helen Aden Laura Bennett Karen Bradway Margaret & John Albert Sr. Margaret Bennett, CHM Virginia Breaker Betty & Maurice Albrecht William Bennett Susan & Jack Breuwet Susan Albrecht-Felt Donna Benson Maxine & Th omas Brice Janet Alex Peggy & Robert Benson Sr. Roberta Brich, CHM Isolda Alfaro Verabeth Bricker Mary Joy Allaert Feeney Elaine Briel Phyllis* & Gary Ammeter Jean & Terry Briggs Charles Anania Diane Brimmer Judy & Joseph Anania Peggy & Harold Brinkopf Beverly & Bruce Anderson Patricia Brock Marelu & Don Anderson Cheryl Brogla-Krupke Susan & Glen Anderson Karen Brooke Laura & Judd Anderson Catharine Brothers Marla Andich Gwen & Lloyd Brouillard Philip Andrew Kathleen Brown Anonymous (54) Mardella & Larry Brown Eleanor Anstey Sally Brown Jan & Jock Aplin Stephanie & John Bryan Joyce & John Arth Dr. John Buckingham Nancy & Johnny Austin Eleanor & Robert Budd Magdi Awad Sisters Miriam Ehrhardt, Kathleen Henneberry and Gail & Craig Bunge Andrew Axup Delphine Vasquez. Sr. Kathleen’s ministry includes Rose Burgus Anna & Bill Axup driving others to appointments and shopping. Ramon Burke Norleen Babcock Lou Ann Burkle & Joe Fagen Betty Baby Maddy Beran Steve Burns Diane Bach Howard Berchtold Carm Bush Laverne Bald Tim Bernemann Phyllis & Richard Cacciatore Patricia Baldus Ty Bernier Connie & James Cade Ellen Baldwin Janice Berry Joan Cahill Bonnie & William Ball Paddy & John Blackman Alethea Cahoy Barbara* & Kendall Barber Th omas H. Blake Mary Ellen Callahan Doris Bareis Mary Blong Patricia Calvert Shirley & James Barloon Th erese Bloom Colleen Campanella Doris Barnes Ann Blough Sr. Carolyn Capuano, HM K.C. Barnes Joe Blough Harlan Carley Liliana Barnes Mary E. Blunck Nancy Carlin Rosemary Barton Julie Bockenstedt Carmelite Sisters, Eldridge, IA Lynn Batcher Brenda Boenig Geraldine M. Carolan Susan Battani James F. Boesen Judith P. Carr Monica Bauer Susan & Terry Bohle Nancy & William Carr Ann Baughman Elizabeth Bohls Sr. Judith Carrara, CHM Sharon Beard Rosio Bojorquez Alice Carriger Rosemary & Robert Beckman David Bolam Janice Carroll Justin Beeson Benjamin Bolet Bill Carroll Msgr. Lawrence A. Beeson Duane Bonsall Shirley & Russell Carson Sr. Rachel Beeson, CHM Nancy & Terry Boone Mary & Jack Castro Carole & James Belisle Patricia Borla Th e Catholic Messenger Jeannette R. Bell Elzbieta & Bruce Borne Loryann & Keith Cavanagh

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Fr. William Cawley Judith Crowley June Detwiler Sally & Charles Cerny Beatrice Cruz Stacie & K. Daniel DeVries Connie & Edward Cervantes Sr. Micheline Curtis, CHM Sheryl & Craig Dexter Florence Challman Michelle Curtis Karen & James Dexter Robert Chanez Sherrill Custer Mary Jane Dideriksen Kimberly & Dr. Conway Chin D. A. Di Iulio Memoral Giving Fund Karyn & John Diehl Jon & Mary Chown Mary Alice Daly Lolita Dierickx Toni & Gary Church Terry Dierksen Linda Clewell Mary & Leonard Disis John Coath Th e Dispatch/Th e Rock Island Argus Joseph L. Coco Mary F. Dite Ronald Coder Daniel Dobruse Charlotte Coff elt Sharon Dodd Patricia & Charles Coghlan Shirley Dohrmann Jeanette & Paul Coleman Janet & Larry Donohoe Sr. Ann Th erese Collins, CHM Sr. Donna Donovan, CHM Karen Comes Kathleen Dooley Barb J. Comito Jane Dorman J. Brendan & Christine Comito Mary Ellen Doughty* Margaret Ann & Joseph Comito Doyle & Keenan, P.C., Davenport, IA Community Foundation Dean Doyle of the Great River Bend, Cynthia & Edward Doyle Davenport, IA Peg & Joseph Doyle Edward C. Conaway Sister Donna Donovan is in a ministry of care in Kathryn Doyle Marcia & Dr. Ralph Congdon Ottumwa, Iowa. Here she is visiting Davenport for a Patricia Doyle Sherry & Marvin Connaway future planning meeting at Humility of Mary Center. Elizabeth A. Dreas* Sr. Maxine Connaway, CHM Betty & William Drobnick Helen Connell Nancy & John Danico Judith & Walter Droll Kathleen Connell Agnes Daniel Beverly Duff y Rosemary Connell Jennifer & David Daniel Virginia Duff y Mollie & Gene Conrad Patricia & Th omas Daniel Louise & Raymond Durbala Keith Cook John & Rita Daniel Marilyn & Donald Duwelius Mary Cook Charitable Giving Fund Fran & Gene Dwyer Renee & Patrick Cooley Mary Dargin Shirley Eakins Patricia & Paul Coolidge Mildred & Eugene Darrow Donna & Fred Ebeling Helen & Ronald Corbin Lili Darrow Lucille Eccher Sharon & Richard Corken Diana Dau Sr. Marcia Eckerman, CHM Phyllis Corrick Donna & Laurence d’Autremont Marie Eckerman Carol Corrigan Davenport Printing Company, Mary Agnes Eckerman Barbara & John Cortesio Davenport, IA Helene Edel Mary & Robert Coryn Paul Davis Betty Edenson Sr. Barbara Costello, CHM Mary Ann & Lawrence Dawson Barbara A. Edsall David Costello Margaret Dawson Dr. Bill Edwards Sr. Marcia Costello, CHM DCS Computer Services, Davenport, IA Mary Ellen & Robert Edwards Betty & William F. Cottrell Diana De Meyer Mary & William D. Edwards Lorraine Coupland Larry Decker Rose Mary Egan Doris Barton Cox Th ee DeCook Janice & Robert Egger Juanita Cox Paul Del Corso Gabriela & Louis Egging Elaine A. Stratner Coyle Julie & John Delaney Carol Ehemann Carol Craighill Maria C. Delsing* Marie & Vern Ehrecke Gayle & David Cratty Senator Patrick & Mardi Deluhery Sr. Miriam Ehrhardt, CHM Sr. Regina Mary Cratty, CHM Christine Demarest Ginger & John Eich Karen & Randy Croat Wilfreda DeMille Margery Eichorn Susan Croatt Sheila & Gary Denning Loryann Eis Jane Cronkleton Sr. Justine Denning, CHM Regina el Arculli Anne Crosson Angie DePaepe Paul Elgatian Jennifer & Anthony Crowley Kathy DePhillips Linda Frear Eli

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Kristina & James Ellis Sr. Jude Fitzpatrick, CHM Mary E. Gauthier MaryGrace Elson Flaherty’s, Th e Irish Candy Co. Maureen Gentry Sr. Rae Elwood, CHM Joy & Dennis Flaherty Joan & John Gentzkow Richard H. Elwood Nancy & Michael Flaherty Deborah Gibson Betty Emrich Sue Flum Randi Giff ord Richard Enderle Durwood Fogle Colleen Gift Sr. Joyce Engle, SSND Susan M. Foley Sr. Susanne Gill, HM Catherine Englund Eunice Fong Madonna Gilroy* Larisa Epatko Rebecca & Scott Ford Vera Gingerich* Rima Girnius Tony Giudicessi Jean Glancy Kathryn Glanville Carrie L. Gleeson Sandy & Don Glowacki Sharon & William Glowacki Matt Gluba Mary & Donald Gnidovic Kathlyn Goeken Alice Ann Golby Julie & Charles Goldberg Miriam J. Goldsberry JoAnn & Th omas Goodall Phyllis S. Gottfried Patricia Grabenbauer Patrick Grady Nancy Graham* James Grahlmann Jane Grahlmann* Angie Granger* Th e Sisters of Humility now enjoy organic produce from their own Diana Gray* garden thanks largely to the eff orts of CHM staff member Roger Voss. Marie Gray Roxanne Gray Ann & Dr. Fred Green Mary Catherine Epatko Jane Calkins Forster Sr. Jean Marie Grefenkamp, SSND Mary Erickson Pat & Daryl Fortin Loretta & Keith Greiner Vicky & Th omas Ertel Patricia Fortini-Kilgore Joanne Griesbach Estes Construction, Davenport, IA Irene & Francis C. Fosdick Eileen Grigals Christine & David Evans Craig Foster Mary & Joseph Grimes Joan & Richard Evans Mary Foster Judith & Dale Grimshaw Jen & Josh Faber Franciscan Sisters of Mary Grochala Murnell Fargo Perpetual Adoration, Hiawatha, IA Mary Gross Lu Ann Farrell Judy & Dan Freeman Shirley Guff ey Tish Fazio Pat & Tom Freiburger Margaret Guhin Jeanne & Gary Fears Ruth & Leroy Frericks Pamela Gunderson Sandra Fedler Sandy* & Deacon Donald Frericks Karen Gutierrez Mary Jo & Harold Feeney Fritz Fuhs Ragene Gwin Vicki Felger Patricia Gade Louis Haas Dr. Walter D. Felker Sarah & Ed Gall Mary & Lawrence Haeg Sharon Fennell Grace Gallagher Srs. Elaine & Marilyn Jean Hagedorn, CHM Ollie & Bert Finn Lisa & Andre Gallet Rita Hagner* Darlene & Roger Finnegan Joan Gannon Donna & LeRoy Halbur Phyllis & Paul E. Fisher Kathy & Bill Ganoe Dorothy Halliburton Chris & John Fitzgerald Phyllis Garrison Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Sr. Margaretha Fitzgerald, CHM Toni & Joseph Garvey Funeral Home, Davenport, IA Rita Fitzgerald Wayne Gass Margaret Halvorson* Suzanne & Eugene Fitzpatrick Lisa Gaston Joan Hamill

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Patrice Hammerschmidt Helene Hembreiker Ellen Z. Hooker Carol & Ray Hammersley Sr. Mary Elizabeth Henaughan, HM Fr. Richard J. Hopkins Patricia &. Robert Hammons Sr. Kathleen Henneberry, CHM Sheila & Gordon Horras Angela Handley Marion Henneberry Sunny & Bill Horstmann Mary C. Handy Joan & John Hennen JoAnne Horstmann Donna & David Haney Linda Hennes* Magdalene Horton Sr. Kathleen Hanley, CHM Msgr. Francis Henricksen William Hoskins Myrna Hannemann Jen & Jerry Henry Darlene Hoskinson* Mariellen Hanrahan Jean Herber Margaret & George House Barbara Hans Camilla & Dr. Kenneth G. Hermann Helen & William Houseal Karen Hansen Simon Charlene & John Hermiston Rachel & Dan Huber Barbara Hansen Ann Herndon Irelan Dianne & Bruce Huddleson Loretta Hanson Sr. Judy Herold, SSND Marie Hudyma Mylene & Richard Hanzelka Julianne Herold Peter Huettl Sherri & Lee Harness Chong-Ae Hertlein Patricia Hughes David Harris Stella Herzig Rosemary & Timothy Hughes Ann & Ted Harris Kathleen Hesse Rev. Sheryl Hughes-Empke* Joan & Dr. Michael N. Hart Capt. Dennis J. Hickey IV Yluminada & Scott Hull Rita & Paul Hart Marguerite Hiebing Stephanie & Col. Th omas E. Hull Becky Hartman Marjorie & Kent Higgins Marjorie Hult Mary Hartman Lynne Higgins Shirley Humes Suzanne Hartung* Kim Hildebrand Humility of Mary Housing, Inc., Rose Ann & James Hass Connie Hildebranski Davenport, IA Peg & Dr. Alan Hathaway Francie Hill & Allan Rathje Nancy Humphrey Wilma Hauser Nancy Jo Hillard Gertrude Hundt Barbara & J. David Hawley Gerald Himmelberg Ann & Hollis Hunter Kathleen Hayes Diane Hindman Mary Ellen Hunter Marilyn & Peter Husak Mary E. Hussman Maureen Hutchcroft Davie & Fred Hutton Mary Iacovazzi Sue & Howard Ickes Mike Ingleby Jerry Irving Marieta Jacobs Dorothy Jahnke Connie & Jonathan Jeschke Kathleen & Richard Jinks Anne & Jim Jochum Sisters Catherine Burns and Judith Carrara attend an open house at Anne Johnson the administration building of Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. Bonnie Johnson Mary T. Johnson Maryann & Michael Hayes Betty R. Hines Barbara & Michael Johnson Beth Hayungs Nancy Hipple Bridgett & Roger Johnson Margaret Healy Lisa Hixon* Rita & Charles W. Jones Sr. Kayleen Heff ron, CHM Julia & Steve Hlebichuk Karen & James Jones Jean & Richard Heger Linda & Jim Hoepner Carolyn Judge Sr. Janet Heiar, SSND Jeanne & James Hoff mann Carol & Gayle Kaalberg Sr. Pat Heidenry, CHM Eda & Dr. William B. Hofmann Chris & Kory Kaalberg Dianne & Paul Heinen Marylin Hogan Kahl Home Maintenance Department, Mae Marie Heinje Marjorie Holcombe Davenport, IA Jane Heinz Linda Holloway Susan Kamp Joanne & Robert Heise Justin Holschbach Isabelle & Richard Kasel Doramae Heller Jane Holtz Delores Kasper Th eresa A. Hellman Holy Cross Church, Springfi eld, MA Pamela K. Kaufman Dr. Lyle Hellyer* Karen & Donald Homerding Beverly & Carl Kautz

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Korlin K. Kazimour Sr. Joann Kuebrich, CHM Th eresa & James Liewer Dr. Kimberly Kazimour Kathleen & Ted Kulaga Robert Lillis Janis L. Kazimour Dolores Kunkel* Joyce & Terry Lillis Robert F. Kazimour Bernard D. Kurtz, Jr. Marjorie & Marty Linehan Roberta & John Kealey Patricia & Michael Laas Emma & Chester Ling Catherine Kearns Rebecca & John L. Lafrenz Myrna & Don Linnenkamp Hortense Keays Anne Lahart Ann Liou Peggy Kedley Karen Lamb Jayne Lipovac Barbra Keiper Mary Kay & John Lammers Jacqueline Litchfi eld Rose & Joe Keisker Patricia Lammers Linda & Loren Litterst Annabelle G. Keith Mrs. Katie Lampe Annarae & Anthony Livorsi Marilyn Kelley Mary Jean Lanaghan Th eresa Lo Mary J. Kelley Mary Jane Landhauser Mary Long Debbie & Th omas Kelly Gerda & Gary M. Lane Millie & Jerry Longbons Barb Kendall* Mary Martin Lane* Mary Longhurst Kathleen Kendall Gwen Lang Patricia Longwell Mary & Donald Kent Betty Lange Kathy Loomis Sr. Ursula Keough, CHM Michel E. Larson Ann Lopez Amy & Todd Kersten Elaine Lawler Patricia & Joseph Lord Barbara & William Ketelaar Chris Lotspeich Nancy Ketelaar Jody Louck Shiela Kielly Shirley Loui Rosemary & John Killion Mary Lovewell Kathleen Kilnoski & Evelyn Lower Matthew Madsen Susan K. Lucke Carla Kinchen Deanna & Dr. Gary Ludwin Karlene & Dennis Kingery Phyllis & Edward Lueninghoener Eva Kingsbury Carol & Maynard Luetkehans Frank Klauda Jean* & Anthony* Luke Th eresa & Francis Klocke, Sr. Edward C. Lustgraaf Betty & William Klodt Barbara & Gerald Luthin Ruth Klouda Sue and Leo Luttrell Arlene Knauer Patricia A. Lynch Patricia A. Knopick* Marlys Lyons Dixie & William Knowles Robert Mace Audrey & Jeff Knox Joseph Maciejko Fr. Eugene Koch Sister Mary Rehmann with broadcast journalist Mary J. Mack Th elma Kolar Cokie Roberts during the CHM 150th Anniversary John Macksey Mary Alyce Konesky Celebration. Sr. Karen Macksey, CHM Jean Kono Jessie Madden Monica Kooiman Barbara & Bill Lawrence Patricia Madigan Kathleen Kopatich Maurita & George Leahy Dorothy Magrane Sr. Barbara Kopel, CHM Sr. Joan LeBeau, CHM Sr. Campion Maguire, RSM Teresa & Eldon Kopel Ann Lee Mary & Daniel C. Maher James Kopel Yvonne Leemans Margaret Maher Barbara Korbelik Legion of Mary, Our Lady of Victory Mary M. Maher Jane Kozielek Parish, Davenport, IA Dr. Suzanne Mahmoodi Linda Kraemer Leann & Michael Lemberger Nancy Malaspina Sharon & Dan Kraus Marjorie & Frederick Lenhart Kimberly & Daniel Malloy Mary & Richard Kreager Genevieve & Anthony Leo Susan & Joseph Maloney Carol Kroeger Melody & James Lessner Mary & Tom Manning Margaret Kroeger Sherry & Lee Letchford Rachel Manuel Sylvia Kroeger Raymond Leto Katherine Marchello Roseanne & Harold Krubsack Joan Lewis Margaret Marie Jean Kruse Melva Lewis Jane & Edward Marinich Peggy & Paul Krzmarzick Patricia Lewis Judith Marlin Delores Kuebrich Robert Lewis Barbara Marsden

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Mona & Bob Martin Ina Merschman Molyneaux Insurance, Davenport, IA Jean Martin Mary Jo Mertens Katie & Daniel A. Molyneaux Kathy Martin Barbara & Joe Merz Linda Molyneaux* Jeanette Masker Esther Messerschmidt Molyneaux Risk Solutions, Davenport, IA Lawrence Mason Metropolitan Airport Authority of John Monroe Stephanie Masteller Rock Island County, IL Mary & Carl Mooney Maryetta Masterson Estate of Brian Metz Benita Moore Sandra & Robert Masterson Angela & Gregory Metz Karol & George Moore Sarah L. Masterson Donna & Deacon Charles Metzger Jane Moore Carla Matheson Constance Meyer Joan Moore Patricia & Dr. Itzhak Matusiak Sondra & Paul Meyers Anna & Roger L. Moore Mauro Insurance Agency, Des Moines, IA Linda & Kenneth Michels Elizabeth & John J. Moran Lorene & Don R. Mauro Mary & Regina Michl Patty and Brian K. Morgan Sr. Joanne Mauro, CHM Evalee Mickey* Mary J. Moroney Mary Ann Maxwell David Mier Esther H. Morrissey Aubrey May Georgia & Dr. Harry Mihm Barbara Mosley Fr. Robert McAleer Kathryn Mikel Teresa Mottet Delores McAllister Mary Mikel Sr. Lynn Mousel, CHM Diane & Michael McAndrews Patricia Mikus Judy Mowry Joan & Dr. John F. McAreavy Mary Milas Doris & Edward McDunn Mary Jo McCabe Anne & James Miller Elizabeth Mrazek Janet & Robert McCabe Arlene Miller Eveleen Muehlethaler Mary Iris McCampbell Sarah & Donald Miller Lincoln Mui Sr. Janice McCann, CHM Shirley & Dr. Jon Miller Patricia Duda Mulay JoAnna & William McCarthy Mary & Frank Miller Mary & Joseph Mullarkey Patricia L. McCormick Jerry Miller Joanne & Paul Muller Ann & Paul McCoy Lisa & Larry Mullins Sarah McCoy Virginia Mulvihill & Larry Rodl James McCreight Margaret & Fred Munday Kathy & Gerald McCright Trini Munoz de Velasquez* Dorothy & Richard McCright Sr. Irene Munoz, CHM Doris McCue Sr. Maria Luisa Munoz, CHM Mary* & Jim* McCue Bernadette Murphy Fr. George McDaniel Joyce Murphy Dennis McDermott Anne Murray Sue & Dr. Paul McDevitt Lila Murray Art McGiverin Marty Murrell Sherby & James McGrath Mary M. Nagle Mary Lou McGrath Candy & Jon Narmi Joani McKay Charlene Nauman Sr. Gretchen McKean, CHM Lori Nauman Patricia & Patrick McKeon Sherry & Brian Nauman Nancy McManus Gladys Navarro Pat McManus Victoria Navarro Jan & L. J. McMichael Mary & Gary Neece CHM Associates Pat Knopick and Jan Pullella Angela Mead and Douglas Marvin Janice & David Nelson join in an immigration rally in Davenport, IA. James Meade Jordis Nelson Kathleen & Glenn Medhus Suzanne & Th omas Nestor Liz Meegan Dorice & John Miller Mary & David Neuhaus Patrick Meehan Patricia & Myles Miller New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA Beth & Nick Mehalovich Sr. Patricia Miller, CHM Daisy and Ralph Newberry Joan Meierotto Patricia & Rex Miller Newman Catholic Student Center, Jean Meimann Christen Jean Minahan Iowa City, IA Wayne Melaas-Swanson Twila & Jim Mitchell Christine Nichols Mary Melroy Jerri & Don Moeller Carole Nicksin Roxanne Memmolo Betty L. Molchan Cathy Nicksin Anne & David Merschman Jacqueline Moll William Nicksin

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Carol K. Nieman Bach-Tuyet Pham Margaret Rielly Colleen Nolan Nancy & James Phelan Mary Kay & Fran Riley Nancy Nollen Sr. Elizabeth Picken, CJ Helen & Jerry Ripperger Patti Norris* Linda & Charlie Pierce Lawrence Ripperger Karl Northwall Barbara Pierzynski Margaret Ristau Northwest Mechanical, Inc., Sr. Mary Pillot, HM Davenport, IA Sr. Harriett Ping, CHM Rachel Norton Leslie A. Poletto* Rosemary Noth Fr. David Polich Beverly & Robert Nusbaum Carmelita Pope Wood Estate of James P. O’Brien Judith & Lloyd K. Pottratz John O’Brien, Jr. Sandra Pratt Susan & Jim O’Brien Barbara & H. Edward Prein Ann Ochs Presbyterian Women, Lost Nation, IA Jane O’Donnell Dr. Alta L. Price Mary & J. Gary Ohm Kathy & John Prochaska Pam & Jim Ohnemus Anna Pruess Estate of Karen Ohnemus Joan Puck CHM staff member, Kelly Bell, pauses by the Margaret Ohrstrom Janet Pullella* prayer board at Humility of Mary Center. Visit Joyce & Arthur Ollie Quad-City Times the “Our Service” section at chmiowa.org to Mary E. Olson Edna Quinn make a prayer request. Beverly & Myron Olson Cecilia & James Quinn Sr. Kathryn O’Meara, CHM Ruth Radford Petra Ritchie Maureen O’Neill Radish Magazine Lois Ritt Janet & Michael O’Neill Ramshorn Village Owner’s Association Mr. & Mrs. Jose Rivera Ann Opgenorth Estes Park, CO Jenny Rizk Sr. Luz Maria Orozco, CHM Th eresa & William Ratcliff Patricia E. Robb Mary & Jim Orr Mary & David Rater M. Virginia Roberts Margaret & Jose Ortega Mary B. Rater Maria Roberts Olivia Ortega* Sandra & Francis J. Raucci Jodi Robinson Linda Ortiz Joseph Rauch Frances Jane & John Robnet Con-E* & Robert Osmers Liz Rea Pat & John Roche Sr. Mary Margaret O’Toole, SFCF Sr. Cathleen Real, CHM Sam Rodgers Our Lady Of Th e River Church, Margaret Real Sue Bissell & Stephen Rodi LeClaire, IA Joseph Reardon Elsa Romero Arnold & Patricia Outzen Rita & Ken Reasoner Beverly Rosenbohm Alicia Owens* Audrey & Cletus Reed Mary & Joseph Rosenthal Sr. Connie Pailliotet, CHM Catherine Regan Dana & Dale Rossmiller Kathleen Panschar Sr. Mary Rehmann, CHM Carol Roth Eileen Pappas Mary & William Rehmann Pat Rothamel Msgr. James Parizek Jane Reinhold Lucille Rothert Sr. Rene Parman, HM Stan Reinhold LaWanda & Peter Roudebush Carol Parr* Mary & Dr. Peter Reiter Barbara* & James Rouse Kelly Peccole Genevieve Remillard Mary & Rodger Routh Nancy Pechous Joan Marie Resnick* Fr. Philip Ryan Linda & Neals Pedersen Sr. Rosalind Restelli, CHM Rita Ryan Jo Rae & Norman Peiff er Barb & Rick Rettig Sheryl & Wiliam Ryan Angie Pelton Steve Reyes Deacon David Sallen Sr. Claudellen Pentecost, CHM Mary K. Rhomberg Erin Salvador Margaret Peters Rich Family Charitable Foundation, Kathleen C. Santry Loretta & Michael Peters Rock Island, IL Anita Sasaki Florence Peterschmidt Dolores & Randy Richards Tillie Savala Clayton Peterson Sr. Johanna Rickl, CHM Joanne & Richard Sayles Doris Peterson Mary C. Rickl* Jennie M. Scalise Rosemary & James Peterson Joanne K. Riddle Eloise & Robert Scarpino Carol & Richard Petri Anne Marie Riedel Mary Ann Schaecher Judy Pezley Sr. Rosalia Riedel, CHM Dr. Novella Schafer

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Helen Schartz Judy Sieren Marian & Frank W. St. Amand Ruth Schau Shirley Sieren Linda & Tom Stahler Helen Schebler Gloria Sigler Helen Stajcar Maureen Schebler Sally Simonson Rita Stanton Jeanne & Th omas Schebler Honore & William Sinnott Lucy Starr Sr. Patricia Scherer Ann Sipes Jacqueline Steakley Elaine Schilling Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Rita & Walter Stegemann Jane Schiltz Virgin Mary, Dubuque, IA Rose Ellen Stelton Rogene & Paul Schimanski Sisters of the Presentation, Dubuque, IA Carol Sterner Carol Schinker Sr. Marjorie K. Healy, PVBM Jan* & Raymond M. Stewart Virginia Schlapkohl Catherine Skarbek Emilie Stichnoth Joseph Schloemer Susan Skinner Nancy E. Stipp Sr. Donna Schmitt, CHM Ann Skoglund Stephanie Stoessel Rosemary Schmitt Esther Smith Jean & Larry Stolmeier Joyce & Dr. Th omas Schneider Kathleen Smith Mary Stoughton Sr. Elizabeth Anne Schneider, CHM Loretta & Kenneth Smith Doris & George Straetker Karen Schneider Sally & Larry W. Smith Strategic Information Group, Linda Schneider Mary Ellen & Larry E. Smith Cardiff by the Sea, CA LaRhea M. Schnepel Sr. Marian Smith, CHM Fr. Th omas Stratman Lolita Schnitzius Sharon & Jim Snawerdt Karen Strefl ing Carroll M. Schoenfelder Patricia & Harold Streicher School Sisters of Notre Dame, Nancy & Tom Streveler Elm Grove, WI Anne & Nick Strittmatter School Sisters of Notre Dame, Susan & Tony Strodtbeck Huntington, IN C.J. & Larry Strowbridge Myra Schroeder Norma Stutzman Dan Schueneman Dolores & Harold Suchomel Sr. Dolores Schuh, CHM Joan L. Suchomel Mary & Robert Schulze Elizabeth E. Sullivan Sr. Joan Marie Schuster, CHM Mary Jean & Gerald Sullivan Jonella & Richard Schwaller Mary Sullivan Lisa Schwarz Flora Sun Sr. Nancy Schwieters, CHM Daughn & Michael Sutter Donna & Joseph Scott Molly & Ray Swiercek Sister Liz Th oman welcomes her friend Norman Susan & John Scripp Wilma Swift Lear to Humility of Mary Center. He dropped by Mary Ann & William Seaver Th e Advisory Group, Inc., Davenport, IA during his book tour and thanked Liz for her work Russell E. Sellers Sr. Carla Takes, CHM in the fi eld of media literacy. Michael Seng Mary Lu & Frank Takes Marilyn Sersig* Sr. Cathy Talarico, CHM Roberta Shadensack* Kay* & Bill Snowden Sr. JoAnne Talarico, CHM Katherine N. Shadid Joseph Snyder James Tank Joanne M. Shaff er Rita & Joseph V. Snyder Sr. Trudy Tanner OP James Shannon Sr. Mary Bea Snyder, CHM Jan Tappa Th eresa Shannon Beverly & Gerald L. Sofranko Stephanie & Allen G. Tatara Virginia & Leon Shaw Janette Sofranko & Gene Duchardt Maureen & Terrence Taylor Jean Sheedy Barbara & Frank Solis Patricia Taylor Sr. Joan Sheil, CHM Judith & Nick Sorensen Th e Dicey Ladies, Davenport, IA Pauline Shen John Sorgenfrey Dr. Richard W. Th iede Joan & John Sherwin Dr. Sheila A. Sorrentino Judy & Terry Th iessen Geraldine Shibley Irene Spaletto Sr. Elizabeth J. Th oman, CHM Barb & John Shie Brenda & Alvin Spencer Carole Th omsen Susan & Dennis Shinners Mary Ann Spicer Diane & James Tiedje Marcella Shovlain Rev. Th omas Spiegel Alyce Timmerman Mary Kay & Donald Shumaker Mary Helen & William Spoja Mary Tio Kelvin Sidney Patricia A. Spratt Frances Toal Les Siebke St. Alphonsus Church, Davenport, IA Sr. Kathleen Tomlonovic, CHM Monica Siefken St. Patrick’s Church, Neola, IA Nancy & Richard Toohill

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Loretta Tracy Robert Tracy Shirley & Gordon Twohey Marie Ukestad United States District Court, U.S. Probation Offi ce, Springfi eld Div., IL Wendy & James Urkevich Joan Ursich Marcia Valle Marianne Van Camp Donna & Jerome Van Daele Sharon Van Liew Marian & Emmanuel Van Nierop Sr. M. Clare Van Vooren, OSF Peggy Van Zeyl Karen & Pat Vandekerckhove Kay & John Vandello Terri Vandyke In Davenport for every Memorial Day, sisters, associates and friends hold Collette Vanyo a prayer service and place fl owers at the graves of the sisters who came Sr. Delphine Vasquez, CHM before them. Nancy Vedral Sr. Marie Ven Horst, CHM Dr. Catherine Weideman Jeanne & Rand Wonio Sally & Herman Ven Horst Irene Weinberg Janet & John Woolway Wenda & Roger Ven Horst William J. Welch Carol Woten Gregory Vens Wells Fargo Community Support, Robert Wrage Mary Jane Vens Davenport, IA WVIK, Augustana Public Radio Penny & Francisco Villegas Jane Wells Rock Island, IL Rose & Leo Vittetoe Suzanne Wells Sr. Karen Yarkosky, RSM Sr. Marie Vittetoe, CHM Patrick Welsh Don Yeast Margaret & Raymond Vittetoe David A. Werthmann Bernard Yochum Gertrude Vogel* Sr. Ruth E. Westmoreland, OSF James Yochum Sr. Mary Ann Vogel, CHM Marcia Wetzel Kathleen Yochum Betty Volenec Linda Wheelan Ginny & Rick Zeller Fr. Michael E. Volkmer Kathy & Tim Whitty Veronica & Ben Zenti Carole A. Von Eschen* Shirley Wicks Shirley & Mario Zenti Anita & Robert Vosen Rev. William R. Wiegand Mary Kay & William Zeter Gail Votroubek Susan Wiley Elizabeth Zimmer Dorothy Voyles David Wilhelm Mary Kathleen Zimmerman Van Hoang and Dr. Hau N. Vu Margaret Wilkinson Barbara Zuwala Terese & Clarence Vyncke Joanne & Robert Wilkinson Shirley & James Wadle Laurie Willard Helen Wafer Mary & Charlie Williams Donna Wahlert Rose Mary Williams Jerry Wala Sharon Williams Joanne & Vern Waldenberg Sharon & Basil Williams Your contributions Betty Walker Suzanne & Lawrence Williams help support our John Walker John Willits sponsored ministries. Joan & Patrick Walseth Jane Wilson Janet M. Walther Janet Wilson Huckaby Patricia Walton Donna & Jack Winegarden Michele Warner Coleen Winkler Maria Waterman Mary & John Winne Patricia & Gola Waters Catherine Witte Catherine Weaver Larry Witte & Teri Woloksky Judith Weber Sue Witte* Bonnie J. Wedeking Murray Diane M. Wittstock Kathleen Wedlock Virginia B. Wolf

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CHM Magnifi cat Society

hartered in 1999 by the Sisters of Humility, Cthe CHM Magnifi cat Society was established to identify and honor those donors whose Magnifi cate Society commitment, vision and concern for the future member Janet of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary is Rossmiller-Dolan shares a photo with demonstrated by their planned giving support. Sister Pat Heidenry at the annual CHM Responding to the needs of the Church in the Holiday Gift Swap modern world, the Sisters of Humility serve in event. ministries that include support for the homeless and underserved (especially Humility of Mary Housing, Inc. and Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc.), Susan Alden William & Betty Klodt immigration and healthcare advocacy, education, Eleanor Anstey Douglas & Angela Mead Marvin pastoral care in parishes, Our Lady of the Prairie Donna Beatty Glenn & Kathleen Curry Medhus Retreat, prayer and care of Earth. Planned gifts Justin Beeson Evalee Mickey ensure that these vital ministries will continue. Mrs. Maddy Beran Don & Jerri Leinen Moeller Fr. Richard Bevenour Benita A. Moore Elaine Briel Esther H. Morrissey Membership in the Magnifi cat Society Mildred Carlson Barbara Mosley Lenore F. Clark Msgr. Marvin Mottet Membership in the Magnifi cat Society is granted Kathleen Collins Jane O’Donnell to each friend who makes a will provision/planned Renee Cooley Barbara Pierzynski gift for the Congregation of the Humility of Mary as Sherrill Custer Leslie A. Poletto part of his or her estate planning. Mary Alice Daly John & Kathy Prochaska Wilfreda DeMille Sandra & Francis Raucci Barbara Detaeye-Dvorak Margaret Real Benefi ts of Making a Planned Gift Robert & Donna Dobbels Donna Riedel Kathleen Dooley Janet Rossmiller-Dolan  Provide a lasting tribute that off ers ongoing Sue Foley Gary & Rose Marie Schmedding support for the Sisters of Humility. Eunice Fong Jonella & Richard Schwaller  Make a gift today without spending current Marsha & John Forys Sarah K. Sedgwick income or retirement resources. Linda Frear Eli Russell E. Sellers Mary E. Gauthier Joseph Simons  Realize income tax and future estate tax Raymond P. German Billie M. Smith-Uitermarkt advantages while providing for heirs. Rev. Robert Harness Patricia A. Spratt  Become a partner in ministry Helen A. Hart George & Doris Straetker with the Sisters of Humility. Wilma Hauser Dr. Richard W. Th iede  Receive a glass etching of the Magnifi cat Dr. Lyle Hellyer Martha M. Trescott fresco from the Ottumwa Heights Chapel as a Rosemary Hendricks Kenneth Vandersnick tangible token of appreciation for support. Msgr. Francis Henricksen Carol Vogel  Be remembered in the prayers of the Sisters Mary Hittner Gertrude Vogel of Humility during Masses in the Magnifi cat Richard & Iona Inman Janet M. Walther Chapel at the Humility of Mary Center. Marilyn Kelley Dr. Betty Whitted, in memoriam Shiela Kielly Sue Witte For information contact: Karen Brooke, This spring issue of The Flame contains a listing of all friends who have made contributions to the Congregation of the Humility of Mary from January 1 through December 31, 2014. Every CHM Development Director 563-336-8401 effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate listing. If there are errors, omissions, or [email protected] questions, please contact the development offi ce at 563-336-8401. Thank you for your generosity and support. I thank God always, when I remember you in my prayers. Philemon 1: 4

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