2010 - Dominican Sisters of Amityville - Development Office

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Our PreachingOur HistoryRosary HallHistoric Rosary Hall:Crown Jewel in Long Island’sDominican LandscapeThis Autumn, finishing touches are bringing to completiona two-year restoration project to historic Rosary Hall on theMotherhouse grounds in Amityville, NY. Its silent presence haswitnessed the growth of the Dominican Sisters of Amityville fornearly 134 years, and during the course of its own history, thestructure has weathered many storms including fire, hurricanesand water damage.The architecture of Rosary Hall is based on the Holy CrossConvent in Regensberg, Germany, homeland of the first fourDominican Sisters who arrived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in1853. The Motherhouse and Novitiate were completed in 1876,after which the Motherhouse Complex grew to include a farm,outbuildings, orchards, theSisters’ cemetery and a grotto,erected in 1920, surrounded bytrees. The site is recognized asa New York State Historic Site,and was added to the NationalRegister of Historic Places in2007. Upon receiving theseSisters can share communal time inthis beautiful new gathering area.designations, which protectand preserve the future of theThis undated photo of Rosary Hall depicts an early chapter in its 134 year history.properties, upgrades and renovation began on Rosary Hall toaccommodate the needs of the retired Sisters who now reside there.Watching the project evolve at the capable hands of G. FazioConstruction, the phrase most often heard these past two yearshas been “labor of love.” Referencing descriptions of the originalexterior and interiors, this team of experts attended every detailwith reverence and dedication to the spirit of this great building—not only as a historic site, but as the Sisters’ home.The Sisters look forward to returning to their newly-upgradedresidence with additional Sisters who will be joining them there.Most of the work is done, but not everything: the Chapel remainsa work-in-progress while further upgrades are made. Those whoare interested in contributing to this project may contact theDevelopment Office at 631-842-6000 ext. 241.The History of Rosary Hall: A Timeline1875: The Sisters’ Amityville presence begins with a donationof 83 acres from Mr. Schlegel and Mother Seraphine’spurchase of the adjacent 19-ace farm “for a big convent.”1876: Mr. Schlegel’s small house (now Seraphina Cottage) isused as the first Novitiate. On April 20th, constructionbegins on the new Novitiate, Rosary Hall.1879: Dedication of the Chapel. Expanded facilities includeclassrooms for neighborhood children and the 120-boyand 60-girl orphans who live on the grounds.1880s: To accommodate the Sisters’ farm, several out buildingsare added, including a carriage barn, chicken houseand ice house (sometimes called the potato house.)1888: Tiny St. Dominic’s Chapel is built in the woods, on thewest side of Albany Avenue. It is later moved to itscurrent site, by the Sisters’ cemetery, in 1905.1913: Fire escapes are added to the Novitiate.1934: Autumn: End of farming.1941: A marble altar replaces the wooden “mensa.”1953: In preparation for the Congregation’s centenary, muralsand paintings are cleaned, and the sanctuary is carpeted.1965: Rosary Hall is renovated, modernized and made fireresistant.1970: Moveable altar installed.1970: Fire in the electrical wiring of the bell tower. Chapel isclosed until the following Spring.2007: Rosary Hall is granted “New York State Historic Site”and “National Register of Historic Places” status.2010: Completion of thorough two-year restoration project.4
Dominican Business Partnership:A Great Opportunity Just Got BetterFor several years, corporate sponsors have enjoyed the benefits of ourDominican Corporate Partners program. Last year, a Dominican SmallBusiness Partner program was added for smaller businesses. In responseto their growth, these former programs have now been combined as thenew Dominican Business Partnership.The purpose of the partnership is simple: To extend a mutuallyadvantageous giving opportunity to businesses by acknowledging theirsupport to the communities we share. No business is too large or toosmall to participate: major corporations, mid-size companies, smallbusinesses and sideline enterprises can each enjoy increased visibilityin these communities, as outlined below.Become part of a larger positive picture by supporting the Sistersin their ministries. To learn more, please contact Patricia ChambersDaly at 631-842-6000 ext 241 or Ann Marie Ellingham at ext. 238.The Benefits of PartnershipDominican Business Partners at all levels receive the following:Acknowledgement in all print and media materials for each of our annual events (theDominican Gala, the Spring Event and the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon) includinginvitations, flyers and Commemorative programs.Acknowledgement on our website www.dsaopdev.org and in the Developmentnewsletter Our Preaching, distributed three times a year to nearly 10,000 supportersof the Sisters—a benefit extended only to our Dominican Business Partners.Your company logo will be posted on our website with a link back to your businessor corporate website.Additional benefits accompany each of these Partnership levels:RECOGNITION ONLY PARTNERSHIPS CHAMPION $300Recognition as a Champion Partner in the commemorative programs of theDominican Gala, the Spring Event and the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon PIONEER $500Recognition as a Pioneer Partner in the commemorative programs of the annualDominican Gala, the Spring Event and the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon INVENTOR $1,500Recognition as an Inventor Partner in the commemorative programs of the annualDominican Gala, the Spring Event and the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon LEADER $2,500Recognition as a Leader Partner in the commemorative programs of the annualDominican Gala, the Spring Event and the Beauty of the Spirit LuncheonPREMIUM PARTNERSHIPS WITH EVENT PARTICIPATION ENTREPRENEUR $3,500Recognition at the Entrepreneur Partner Sponsorship level as well asfour (4) tickets to the Dominican Gala, the Dominican Spring Eventand the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon STRATEGIST $5,000Recognition at the Strategist Partner Sponsorship level as well assix (6) tickets to the Dominican Gala, the Dominican Spring Eventand the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon COLLABORATOR $7,500Recognition at the Collaborator Partner Sponsorship level as well aseight (8) tickets to the Dominican Gala, the Dominican Spring Eventand the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon TRUSTEE $10,000Recognition at the Trustee Partner Sponsorship level as well asten (10) tickets to the Dominican Gala, the Dominican Spring Eventand the Beauty of the Spirit LuncheonAMBASSADORDominican Business Partners participating at levels higher than $10,000 will receiveadditional benefits and publicity.As prophetic witnesses in collaboration with others…we will be responsible members of the universe,we will promote the dignity of marginalized persons…With the world as our frontier, we are open to theSpirit working through all creationExcerpt from the Vision Statementof the Dominican Sisters of AmityvilleMission Statement of theDevelopment Office…creating Passion & Partnership for Mission.The ministry of Development embraces the missionof the Dominican Sisters of Amityville: to search fortruth, preach the Gospel and serve God’s people. Weinvite others to share in these efforts by becomingPartners in Mission. In this way our partners enableus, through our many ministries, to touch the lives ofthe most vulnerable. In addition, these partnershipsmake it possible for us to provide for those Sisterswho, by their lives of service, have sustained ourCongregation and its mission.Philosophy of theDevelopment OfficeWe are rich only through what we give,and poor only through what we refuse …Anne SwetchinThe activities of the Development Office are designedto assist the Congregation in fulfilling its commitmentto respond to the needs of the people of God. Weinvite others to partner with us and join in ourefforts to preach God’s Word. Our Developmentefforts enable the Congregation to be more effectivestewards of its resources. The Development Officehas as its main purpose the building of financialresources so as to enhance the viability and longevityof the Mission of the Congregation. The Ministryof Development is the conduit through which arelationship is established and nurtured with eachperson who invests in the Congregation.The goals of the Development Office are— to assist in planning for a viable future;Fall 2010 to research the needs of the Congregation andassist in identifying and soliciting funding sources; to coordinate fundraising projects that benefit theDominican Sisters of Amityville.The Ministry of Development focuses onthe belief that— everything we have is a gift from God and we arestewards of all we receive; Development is a vehicle that enables us to discernand respond to the needs of God’s people; as responsible stewards we have an obligation toprovide the highest level of trust, confidentialityand accountability to our donors.5
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