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People & PlacesHonored for Ministryb On June 14, 2009 the newly installed Bishop of theSyracuse Diocese, Most Reverend Robert J. Cunninghamled a prayer service for the religious of the diocese.Sister Mary Elizabeth Costello, Sister Maria GraceQuartiero, Sister Joan Ottman, Sister Theresa Thayer,and Sister Kathleen Hassett attended the prayerservice and reception that followed.b Sister Maureen Schrimpe has been selected toserve on the University of Maryland’s Senate Staff AffairsCommittee (2009-2010) in a voting capacity. Thiscommittee formulates and continually reviews campuspolicies affecting staff members. Sister Maureen isthe Quality Coordinator/Dietitian at the University ofMaryland at College Park.b Sister Catherine Sitja y Balbastro was one oftwenty-four religious who participated in the 2009Life Commitment Program organized by the ReligiousFormation Conference that took place at the end of June,2009. The conference was held at St. John’s RetreatCenter in Plymouth, Michigan. Sister Catherine is the coordinatorof Volunteer and Friendly Visiting Program forEncore Community Services in New York, New York.b Sister Ann Michael Zaytoun was recognized as adistinguished alumna at the Saint Paul Education Centergraduation liturgy in New Bern, North Carolina. Shewas presented with the Joseph Rachid Alumni Award forher positive impact on the community and her achievements.Sister Ann, while caring for a family member,resides in New Bern.b The African Sisters Education Collaborative(ASEC) Board approved a service trip for collegestudents to visit Bigwa School for Sisters in Morogoro,Tanzania in spring 2010. The Sisters of IHM and MarywoodUniversity are among three other congregationsof women religious who cosponsor ASEC. The programwas founded in 2002 upon receipt of grant money tostudy and address issues of women and education inEast and West Africa. Sister Mary Persico, presidentof the IHM Congregation, Sister Anne Munley, presidentof Marywood University, and Sister MargaretGannon, chair of Social Sciences Department atMarywood, serve on the board of directors.2 Fall 2009On May 23, 2009, Sister Sue Ann Steves receivedthe Seton Legacy of Charity Bicentennial Medal at the Basilicaof the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton inEmmitsburg, Pennsylvania. The medal award ceremony wasone of many events throughout the year celebrating the 200thanniversary of Seton’s arrival in Emmitsburg. Pictured withSister Sue Ann are Cardinal William Keeler (left) and BishopKevin Rhodes (right).Last year, Sister Sue Ann founded Mary’s Helpers atPrince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish in Steelton, Pennsylvania.The ministry provides food and clothing to arearesidents in need.Sisters Participate in Wii-TherapyWith the help of a generous donor, the IHM Congregationwas able to purchase a Nintendo Wii, an extra controller,and a 42” flat screen television for the retired Sisters at OurLady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Pennsylvania. CarolannHazelton, activities director, organizes weekly Wii sportsgames for the sisters as part of a new approach to physicaltherapy. A number of our sisters, regardless of mobility, participatein leisure activities from the comfort of their home.Playing the Wii are Carolann Hazelton (left) and SisterAnn Seguljic (right).
100th Anniversary of St. Raymond’sOn August 23, 2009, “Sister’s Sunday” was held atSt. Raymond of Penyafort Parish in East Rockaway, NewYork to commemorate its 100th Anniversary. The IHM Sistershave been a presence at St. Raymond School and Parish fornearly 60 years. Women who were members of the parish andthen entered religious life, as well as Sisters who served inthe parish or school were invited to attend.Pictured (front row): Sister Lorraine Studley, SisterRuthanne Gypalo, Sister Marilyn Grosselfinger, Sister MargaretMary Caulson. (back row): Sister Teresa Raftery, Sister MaryEdward Loftus, Sister Lilian Marie Farrell. Sister Mary Dawson,and Sister Vincentia Dorsey also attended the event.The IHM Sisters are equally grateful to the parishionersat St. Raymond for their generous support of the ministriesand retirement needs of the Congregation.Order Your Advent Guide Today!Choosing LifeA Daily Reflection Guide for the Advent and Christmas SeasonsJoin the IHM Sisters in prayer with thisinspirational and hope-filled reflection guide.More than 40 IHM Sisters and friends sharetheir reflections on the scripture readings for eachday of the Advent and Christmas Seasons.To reserve your copy of the reflection guide orfor more information, please contact Sister Fran Fasolka(570) 346-5404 or communications@sistersofihm.org.From TheDirector’s DeskDear Friends,In her book New Women of the Old Faith,Kathleen Sprows Cummings features the stories of thepath breaking work of several Catholic women includingreligious sisters. In writing about the undaunted trailblazing works of the sisters, Cummings states, “Whateveropportunities arose for American women in the earlytwentieth century, these Catholics pursued them not as“New Women” but as daughters of the “Old Faith.”Since our founding in 1845, the IHM Sistershave responded in faith to whatever opportunities aroseto spread the good news of Jesus’ redeeming love. In thisissue of IHM Connection, you will read about some ofour “new women” like Sister Catherine Sitya y Balbastrowho is doing path breaking work in the Theatre Districtof Manhattan. You will read about Sister Lisa who isdoing path breaking work among sixth- to eighth gradersin northeast Baltimore. You will also read about our IHMAssociate, Amy Fotta, a young mother, who respondsto the call of God in her life to be a spiritual presenceamong the students at Marywood University. These arejust a few examples of our IHM “new women” of whomwe are most proud.Thank you for your faithful support of our IHMmission. We are all facing the challenges of today’suncertain economy. I appreciate the contributions youcontinue to make, and I know, for many of you, thissacrifice is greater than ever before. As a congregation,we are faithful stewards of our resources and we treasureeach and every donation. Your financial support lifts ourspirits and helps us to continue to send out our “newwomen” to those most in need. You and your specialintentions are remembered daily in our prayers.Gratefully,Sister Kathleen Lunsmann, IHMDevelopment DirectorP.S. I invite you to visit our website at www.sistersofihm.org for upto-datenews about the IHM Sisters.Fall 2009 3
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