NC - 2022 - Winter

SISTERS OF
THE HOLY
FAMILY OF
NAZARETH
// VOL 16 //
// NO 3 //
WINTER 2022
Nazareth
CONNECTIONS
FAMILY IS THE HEART OF OUR MISSION
Knitting Her
Way Through
Nazareth
STORY ON PAGE 12

MESSAGE FROM THE
PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR
My dear friends of Nazareth,
It’s hard to believe another year
has come to an end. With the
days becoming shorter and the
Advent season deeply drawing
us into preparation, I find myself
seeking moments of quiet solitude.
I treasure these moments as my
heart, mind, body, and soul are
given an intentional time to rest,
reflect, pray, and hope.
The rich heritage of our Faith,
supported by scripture, tradition,
and the lives of the Saints, shows us
time and again it is indeed in those
quiet moments that we truly can
hear the tender voice of God.
In a quiet moment of everyday life,
we see the Angel Gabriel appearing
to Mary, announcing she is to bear
the Son of God to the world. We
again see in the quiet rest of St.
Joseph a message was given to take
Mary as his wife and, at another
time, to flee from Bethlehem to
avoid Herod’s rage. Countless
times throughout the Old and
New Testaments, in the lives of
the Saints and even our own lives,
we find it is indeed in the quiet
solitude that we can better hear
God’s voice.
Our current world surrounds us
with much noise. Yet daily, God
invites us to seek moments of
quiet solitude, to converse with
Him, to ask Him to help us, to
offer us consolation. But are we
listening enough to stop and take
the time to truly hear what He has
to say?
As I reflect on the articles in this
issue of Nazareth Connections,
I am reminded of the rich fruits
born from seeking prayerful
solitude to dialogue with God. For
in those moments, we not only
hear His voice but also realize the
desire of our hearts, the needs
of others, and the beauty of the
world around us.
We remain grateful for you, our
Nazareth family, who through
this past year have continued to
support us and be beacons of hope
not only for our Sisters here in
the United States, but throughout
the world.
May you and your families find the
incredible peace and solitude of
this Advent season.
In the Holy Family,
Sister Kathleen Maciej, CSFN
HOW ARE YOU CALLED TO LOVE?
We invite you to pray with us, to listen to God’s call with us, and to love with
us as we find God in ordinary experiences. Learn more about our community
life, our ministries, and our mission at nazarethcsfn.org/join-us. Contact
Sr. Emmanuela Le, CSFN, National Vocation Director, at 682-203-967 or
vocations@nazarethcsfn.org.
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VOLUME 16 //
NUMBER 3 //
WINTER 2022
Nazareth Connections is published
three times a year by the Sisters of
the Holy Family of Nazareth
in the USA.
Editor:
Rachel Neubauer
Proofreaders:
Sr. Angela Szczawinska
Sr. Mary Ellen Gemmell
Katherine Barth
Sr. Lucille Madura
Amanda Giarratano
Contents
VOCATION
MINISTRY
4 An Invitation to Nazareth
12 Knitting Her Way Through Nazareth
Province Communications Committee:
Sr. Mary Ellen Gemmell
Sr. Angela Szczawinska
Amanda Giarratano
Katherine Barth
Heidi Scheuer
Sr. Emmanuela Le
Sr. Marcella Louise Wallowicz
Sr. Michele Fisher
Sr. Rebecca Sullivan
Sr. Danielle Jacob
NOVICES
6 Welcome Our New Novices
ASSOCIATES
8 Associates of the Holy Family:
Spreading the Love of Nazareth
ON THE COVER:
Sr. Anthony Gracyalny knitting one
of her many creations.
PRAYER
14 Holy Family Chaplet
IN MEMORIAM
16 Sr. M. Teresita Morales
Sr. Carol Ann Szott
DEVELOPMENT
18 Updates from the
Development Office
Design/Print:
McDaniels Marketing
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Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
310 N. River Road
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VOCATION
4
An Invitation to
Nazareth
A GUIDING VIEW FROM OUR
VOCATIONS DIRECTOR
In a society where it may seem
religious vocations are a thing of
the past, Sr. Emmanuela Le, CSFN,
will tell you unequivocally that the
witness and mission of the Sisters
of the Holy Family of Nazareth is
still moving full steam ahead.
Serving as the current National
Director of Vocations for the
CSFNs, Sr. Emmanuela is blessed
with a full calendar each day.
Presently residing in Texas, it is
her current responsibility to reach
out to young women all around
the country who are discerning a
desire to further explore the pull
they feel toward a vocation to the
religious life. She, along with the
vocation team, travels to retreats
and conferences nationwide
serving the young women they
encounter. This ministry is a
perfect fit for Sr. Emmanuela, who
felt drawn to be a witness to the
role with her “one conviction and
desire: to make God known and
loved by everyone.”
“Being a Vocation Director allows
me to offer these young women
a listening heart and a guiding
hand, leading them to Christ,”
Sr. Emmanuela explained.

“It is in their
‘relationship with
Christ — a one-toone
conversation
with Christ,’”
terminology coined by Bishop
Fulton Sheen in his book, Treasure
in Clay, “that they will be able to
determine which thoughts, feelings,
and desires in their hearts are
of God and which are not, and
eventually they are able to make
that generous response. A vocation
is all about love, and love is all about
making a gift of oneself.”
This is something keenly felt by Sr.
Emmanuela, who can see echoes
of her own vocation story in each
young woman who approaches
to gain a better understanding of
Nazareth. With nearly 25 years
of service as a Sister of the Holy
Family of Nazareth, Sr. Emmanuela’s
warmth and welcoming attitude,
coupled with fond remembrance
of her first days learning about
Nazareth, keep her accessible to
each young woman who begins to
discern. Her own early encounters
with Catholic Sisters were with
the Franciscans, who were her
teachers and catechists and saw
in her the subtle beginnings of her
own vocation.
When Sr. Emmanuela began to
look deeper into herself — into
her relationship with Christ —
she found herself speaking with a
CSFN Sister. From there, the rest
is history. “This is where God has
always wanted me to take root and
blossom,” Sr. Emmanuela shared
with a smile. In Nazareth, she had
found her home and she holds the
door open for any others who
might choose to follow.
“It seems to me there are a lot
of young people today who want
to make a difference in the world,
but they may not realize religious
life is also a way to do that,”
she explained. “To all the young
people, you might be confused,
uncertain, afraid, not sure what
to do with the yearning in your
heart. Know that somewhere out
there, a person wants to hear
your story and sift through it
with you. Together, we can listen
for the voice of the Lord. You are
not alone and you don’t have to
discern alone. Take courage!”
To learn more about the
Sisters of the Holy Family of
Nazareth, email Sr. Emmanuela at
vocations@nazarethcsfn.org or
call 682-203-9675.
Sr. Emmanuela Le stops during a
recent discernment retreat to take
a photo with Sr. Pia Marie and Sr.
Angela Szczawinska.
Sr. Emmanuela Le and Sr. Magdalena
Rybak pose for a photo during a
discernment retreat.
Archbishop Christophe Pierre,
Apostolic Nuncio, stopped by
the CSFN booth and gave sisters
his blessing at the SEEK 2020
Conference.
Sr. Emmanuela Le thinks of creative
ways to engage with young adults
during a recent conference.
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NOVICES
Welcome Our
New Novices
SR. PIA MARIE AND
SR. MARY INCARNA
“Reflecting on the holy House of Nazareth,
where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph served the
Eternal Father, and united in thoughts,
sentiments, aspirations, and in fulfilling
God’s divine will, I ask the Lord that you
may lead courageous lives of holy unity,
love, and mutual service so that among you,
like in the Holy Family of Nazareth, love
flourishes and God’s Kingdom grows. I beg
our Divine Lord, that you remain faithful to
Him, cultivate peace, harmony, and love.”
–Blessed Mary of Jesus the Good
Shepherd from Counsels of the Heart.
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“The soul which aspires to the life
of union with Jesus and accepts its
requirement, will not be harmed by
her weakness, interior opposition,
or sinful tendencies, as long as she
does not yield to them, but focuses
her attention upon Jesus, heeds Him,
and remains devoted to Him.”
— Blessed Mary of Jesus the Good
Shepherd (Frances Siedliska), Rome,
June 16, 1886
On August 7 at our Provincialate
in Des Plaines, IL, our postulants
Rebecca Garcia and Kaitlyn Shelton
became novices during the Rite
of Initiation into the Novitiate.
As novices, these young women
also received their religious names.
Rebecca is now Sr. Mary Incarna
and Kaitlyn is Sr. Pia Marie.
During this novitate period of
their structured discernment, the
novices will work with the novice
director, Sr. Joanna Filip, to deepen
their knowledge about the CSFN
charism, spirituality, and history.
This two-year period includes
additional time for contemplation,
reflection, and structured retreats.
Please pray with us for Sr. Pia Marie
and Sr. Mary Incarna as well as
our second-year novices as they
continue to share in our life of
prayer and community and get to
know our Congregation better.
For more information on
discerning a call to religious life,
please contact our vocation
director, Sr. Emmanuela Le, at
vocations@nazarethcsfn.org.
Sr. Mary Incarna and Sr. Pia
Marie with their former Postulant
Director, their new Novice Director,
and members of the Provincial
Council.
Sr. Mary Incarna and Sr. Pia Marie
stop for a photo with the statue
of Blessed Mary of Jesus the Good
Shepherd outside the Provincialate
Chapel.
Sr. Michele Collins, Assistant
Provincial, leads the Rite of
Investure.
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ASSOCIATES

Associates of
the Holy Family:
Spreading the
Love of Nazareth
Indeed, the depths of the roots
under the Association of the Holy
Family have allowed it to exist in a
state of continual renewal of both
organizational and spiritual aspects.
As affirmed by Sr. Angela Mazzeo’s
words, though the look of the
Association has evolved over time,
the goal remains the same: sharing
the Sisters’ mission of spreading
the Kingdom of God’s Love, which
was born in the Holy Family with
all who might bear witness and
accept it.
There is a place in Nazareth for
everyone, even those whose path
in life does not lead to a vocation
as a religious sister. Both laymen
and women may feel a call to
Nazareth. For those who do not
see consecrated life in their future,
there is the Association of the
Holy Family (AHF).
Sr. Magdalena Rybak, CSFN, has
served as the National Director
of the Association of the Holy
Family since 2019. When someone
is interested in becoming an
Associate, they will formally
undergo a time of discernment
similar to those who seek to enter
the Novitiate. The Association of
the Holy Family may not carry
the responsibilities of a vowed
religious, but it is a sincere
commitment of faith nonetheless.
Earlier this summer, Superior
General Sr. Angela Marie Mazzeo,
CSFN, addressed Associates and
Directors from around the world
during the 2022 World Meeting of
Families in Rome. “The Association
has gone through different stages
and has developed according to
different timelines in the various
parts of the congregation,” she
said. “The idea of a group of laity
collaborating with the Sisters is
a concept that dates back to the
time of Mother Foundress.”
“Thanks to our
Association, our
Congregation has
more opportunities
to be fully present
in today’s world,
particularly among
the families.”
One of the main expectations
of an Associate begins at home.
Looking to the model of the
Holy Family, members seek to
imitate their example and values
in their own family life, their social
dealings, and their professional
lives. Associates seek to extend
the virtues taught to us by the love
inherent in Nazareth and share
them through all facets of life. They
also take on a mission of prayer,
joining the Sisters of the Holy
Family of Nazareth in their daily
prayers for blessings upon all of
the families of the world.
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Sr. Magdalena Rybak explained,
adding the members of the
Association help spread the love
and joy of Nazareth even beyond
the Sisters’ reach, among their
friends, neighbors, family members,
and of course, in their own homes.
Though the events of recent years
— namely a global pandemic —
unfortunately interrupted much of
the momentum and activity of the
Association of the Holy Family, Sr.
Magdalena sees a bright future for
the Association of the Holy Family
(AHF) in the United States as they
begin again to meet in person.
“There is a genuine gratitude and
pride among our Associates to
welcome our new members and to
get to know them,” Sr. Magdalena
explained.
“It’s all about community and
trying to carry on the charism,”
said Michael D’Onofrio, an
Associate in Long Island, NY,
for more than 15 years. Michael
recently attended the World
Meeting of Families in Rome
as a U.S. Delegate for the AHF
and credited the Sisters and his
involvement in the Association
with helping him explore his
faith. “They helped me to grow
spiritually… [and] I just want to
carry on their mission.”
Today, there are more than 700
Associates of the Holy Family
worldwide with many more in the
discernment process. The talents
and gifts they bring with their love
of Nazareth are immeasurable.
NOTE: If you are interested in
becoming an Associate of the Holy
Family or learning more, please
contact Sr. Magdalena Rybak at
mrybak@nazarethcsfn.org

Pure joy palpalable as Sr. Eunice
Leszczynska and Wanda Weslowska
meet personally after COVID
restrictions in Philadelphia
lessened.
Sr. RoseMarie Machalski with
Chicagoland area AHF members
Mary Bolda and Alice Ryan.
Sr. Magdalena Rybak (center) with
some of our New England area
Sisters and associates.
Sisters and members of the
Philadelphia area AHF stop for a
photo during a recent meeting.
Sr. Magdalena Rybak and Michael
D’Onofrio during the 2022 World
Meeting of Families in Rome, Italy.
Texas Associates Mary Jean
Moloney, Rose Ann Riggall, and
Sue Baars.
Sr. Virginia Rozich and Philadelphia
AHF member Lisa Schofield.
Sr. Maria Therese Nguyen and
Associate Theresa Nguyen.
Texas Associates Ileana and
Carlos Espinosa.
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MINISTRY
We learned handiwork to keep
us out of trouble! And so, I began
learning how to read patterns for
mittens, hats, socks, and baby and
adult blankets.
“[From that point] I made mittens
for myself, my sisters, family, and
friends. … During the war, when
I was in high school, I made socks
for the servicemen and women. ...
The school collected and gave (the
socks) to the proper places.”
Recognizing a call to religious life
at an early age, Sr. Anthony recalls
it was the example of her aunt,
a Nazareth Sister, who made a
deep impression on her. Living and
working in Philadelphia, “She came
to visit us every five years and was
always so happy and cheerful. … [I
knew] I wanted to be a sister since
I was in the fourth grade. Finally,
when I graduated from high school,
I entered the year my aunt was in
the community [celebrating]
25 years.”
Knitting Her
Way Through
Nazareth
For nearly 70 years, the hands and
hearts of the students from Peru
to New York have been warmed by
the love, generosity, and incredible
talents of Sr. Anthony Gracyalny.
Born on a farm near Garrattsville,
NY, Sr. Anthony is the second
eldest of eight. “God bless them;
my parents were very smart
people,” she reflected. “My dad
taught me how to milk a cow
when I was in the first grade and
I continued milking cows until I
entered the convent at 18. But it
was my mom who taught me how
to knit when I was about 6 or 7
years old.
In 1954, Sr. Anthony began her
ministry of warming not only the
hearts and minds of her students,
but also their hands. “When I
started teaching, I made mittens
for my students each year,” said
Sr. Anthony. “Over the years, I
made mittens and would give
them away as a gift to each class
or when I saw someone in need.
Additionally, when one of my
students was expecting a baby
brother or sister, I gave them a
blanket [for their new sibling],
and for Mother’s Day, I made
towels for the student to give to
their mothers.”
Since entering Nazareth in 1951, Sr.
Anthony has shared her incredible
needlework gift with many. With an
estimated total of more than 5,000
mittens created, Sr. Anthony smiles
when she says,
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“I have students
wearing the mittens
from kindergarten
through eighth
grade. Some come
back and ask for
another pair. I have
others who have
grown out of them
and are saving them
for their children.
It really makes me
proud to know that
people appreciate
my work and gift.”
Still an avid knitter and
crocheter, Sr. Anthony continues
blessing others with her
incredible gift wherever she
is. “[All my life] I have been
happy doing whatever they
[the Sisters] have asked me to
do. I took care of postulants
and novices in Monroe, CT. In
addition to teaching all grades,
I lived and served in Peru for
11 years and was a principal in
Utica, NY. I have had a great,
interesting, and wonderful life.
God is so great.”
Sr. Anthony Gracyalny
demonstrating to students from
St. Adalbert’s the skill of knitting.
Sr. Anthony with some of her
former students from Peru.
Creativity, color, and charity at a
glance through the knitting of
Sr. Anthony.
Sr. Anthony celebrating her 30th
anniversary of Religious Life.
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PRAYER
Artwork created by Sr. Antonina Gadacz, CSFN
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Holy Family Chaplet
The Holy Family Chaplet is a prayer designed to help you pray for your family and families you care about and
to look to the Holy Family of Nazareth as a model for family life. The chaplet is prayed using a beaded chaplet
chain or a rosary in the following manner:
1. Start by seeking the presence of the Holy Spirit; “Come, Holy Spirit, renew my family in your love.”
2. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.
3. On each of the 10 beads, say the following prayer after recalling the particular intention you are praying for:
Mary, mother of faithful love; Joseph, gentle and humble man of God;
Jesus, Son of Mary, bless guide, and protect the families you created.
4. Close with the following prayer for families:
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, model for all Christian families, I entrust my family to your
care and protection. Bless each member of my family. Help me and the members
of my family to love, listen to, support, and accept one another. Encourage us to
challenge one another to be compassionate, merciful, and forgiving as we struggle
with the difficulties of our lives.
Guide us to seek goodness and holiness in our everyday choices, actions, and
attitudes. Encourage us when our faith is weak and when we fail to lead one
another to Christ. Make our home a real dwelling place of peace, joy, and love,
where you are ever present among us. May we work to uphold each one’s dignity,
integrity, and unique contributions to the well-being and growth of our family. And
when our time on earth is complete, bring us all safely home to you in the company
of heaven. Amen.
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IN MEMORIAM
In Memoriam
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Sr. M. Teresita
Morales, CSFN
(1934 – 2022)
Juanita Morales
was born March
12, 1934, in
Río Grande, Puerto Rico, to Eloy
and Dolores Morales, the youngest
daughter among three brothers
and four sisters. In addition to her
immediate family, from the time
she was 11 years old, she lived in
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, with her first
cousins, Juan and Juana Blaimayar, who
she also considered as a brother and
a sister.
Her move to Hato Rey opened the
door for her to meet the Sisters
of the Holy Family of Nazareth
at Colegio Espíritu Santo. Upon
completing her senior year as
a member of the Colegio’s first
graduating class, she entered the
Congregation in 1953. In 1954,
Juanita received the name Teresita,
and upon making her final vows in
1962, became Sr. Teresita of Jesus.
Sr. Teresita attended Holy Family
College (Holy Family University)
in Philadelphia, PA, majoring in
Spanish, and St. Charles Seminary in
Philadelphia, receiving a Master’s in
Religious Studies. Sr. Teresita spent
one year in New York at St. Cyril and
Methodius, after which she returned
to Colegio Espíritu Santo from 1956-
1984. She taught various classes over
the years, becoming principal of pre-K
through eighth grade for nine years.
In 1988, Sr. Tersita completed the
school year as principal at Academia
del Carmen in Carolina, Puerto
Rico, then taught there until 1999.
In 2012, Sr. Teresita was transferred
to Mount Nazareth in Philadelphia,
and continued preparing children for
the sacrament of the Eucharist at
Nazareth Academy Grade School in
Philadelphia.
In 2015, Sr. Teresita transitioned into
a special mission that emanated from
her kind heart as she sought to serve
Sisters’ needs at Mount Nazareth
in Philadelphia. With simplicity and
love, Sr. Teresita cared for the physical
needs of ailing Sisters and handled
daily tasks in the dining room, even
making Puerto Rican meals and treats
for the Sisters.
In short, Sr. Teresita, simple and
sincere in her actions, lived in union
with Christ, totally dedicated to
serving her Sisters and co-workers
kindly and joyfully while showing
interest in families, former students,
her flowers, and current events. She
indeed had a green thumb. Flowers,
especially orchids, just bloomed at
her fingertips!
Early in the morning on September
14, 2022, the Feast of the Exaltation
of His Holy Cross, Sr. Teresita went
home to God. May she rest in peace.
Sr. Carol
Ann Szott
(1943 – 2022)
Carol Ann Szott
was born March
22, 1943, to
Joseph and Frances Szott in Detroit,
MI. She attended Saint Christopher
School in Detroit, but in deciding
she wanted to be a Sister, traveled
to meet the CSFN Sisters at Mount
Nazareth Academy in Pittsburgh, PA.
Carol graduated from the Academy in
1959 and entered the Congregation
of the Sisters of the Holy Family of
Nazareth. She professed her perpetual
vows in August 1967 as Sr. Mark, later
reverting to her baptismal name of
Sr. Carol.
Sr. Carol was always profoundly
grateful for the education she
received throughout the years,
earning both a Bachelor of Science
in Education and an Associate
Degree in Mental Health Technology
and Human Service Advocacy. Her
years of ministry saw her serving in
many different capacities, including
tenures as a teacher, principal, dean of
students, vocations minister, manager
of Holy Family Manor, and most
recently, facilities manager for the
Great Lakes area.
In reflecting throughout her life, Sr.
Carol often said, “I don’t know how
I deserve all these blessings.” Among
the many blessings she cherished were
her love of family and appreciation
for community, nature, and animals. Sr.
Carol was especially fond of her dog,
Lacy, who she trained as a therapy dog.
An enduring blessing to Sr. Carol was
the opening of “The Cottage,” a home
on the grounds of the former Saint
Joseph Provincialate in Pittsburgh for
Sisters to relax, pray, and take time
for silence.
Sr. Carol enjoyed cooking, discovering
different recipes, spending time
outdoors for prayer, taking meditation
walks, hiking, golfing, following
sports, and listening to music. It was
important to Sister to keep in touch
with family, which she did over the
phone, social media, and occasional
visits to family events. Most important
to her was a weekly call to her
mother, whose love and wisdom she
cherished deeply.
Carol spent her last days keeping her
heart and mind on the love of her
God. Sr. Carol was called home to the
Lord on June 18, 2022. May she rest
in peace.
Donations in memory of a
deceased Sister may be mailed
to Development Office, Sisters
of the Holy Family of Nazareth,
310 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL
60016. Please include a note with
the name of the Sister in whose
memory you are giving. Donations
may also be made online at
nazarethcsfn.org/donate.
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DEVELOPMENT
Stay-at-Home Social:
Sweet Memories
Though we had planned to return to an in-person
format for our annual social this year, growing concerns
over a resurgence of COVID-19 led us to make the
decision to continue on in a virtual format. On Friday,
October 21, we were able to join together with our
dear Nazareth family via a 55-minute video program
presented via Facebook. Our Provincial Superior, Sr.
Kathleen Maciej, CSFN, greeted our viewers, followed
by a lovely prayer adapted especially for this event by
our Provincial Secretary, Sr. Mary Ellen Gemmell, CSFN.
Our National Development Director, Kathi Barth, shared some remarks following a photo slideshow of sweet moments
from our Sisters past and present. The program then continued with a look at our Sisters serving in Ukraine and Poland
with special thanks to our many faithful friends who have supported our Ukrainian Relief Fund. As a special treat for this
year’s social, we were pleased to include a presentation from Vicki Quade of Nuns 4 Fun Entertainment, playing the role
of “Sister” as she spoke on happy memories from the past that so many of us share. Several of our Sisters were kind
enough to share video messages with their own special memories from over the years, and Sr. Mary Paul Haase, CSFN,
wrote a beautiful poem highlighting some of her happiest moments. The presentation concluded with kind notes from
our friends, and recognition of our generous social sponsors.
Thank you again to all of our generous donors, sponsors, volunteers, and Sisters! We are looking forward to seeing all of
you at our next opportunity for an in-person event. If you missed the live stream video presentation or want to share it
with your friends and family, visit the Videos section on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. If you would like to
donate, please go to our website and click “Donate” (in the comment section, note your donation is for the Social), send
a gift in the mail, or call our National Development Office at 847-298-6760.
OUR GENEROUS SOCIAL
SPONSORS
INTECH Construction, LLC
United Color Manufacturing, Inc./Tom
and Carmella Nowakowski
Holy Family University
Nuns 4 Fun Entertainment
WSFS Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Delaney
Brad and Katherine Barth
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Giving Gifts of Stocks Makes
“Cents”...for You and CSFN
Looking to give toward a cause you believe in and make your
charitable dollars do the most good? Consider making a gift of
publicly held stock or mutual fund shares (that you have had for at
least one year) to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. These
gifts not only help you claim the full market value of the shares you
choose to donate, but also allow you to avoid taxes on capital gains,
which we see as a double benefit for you, the donor.
Consider the following example: John and Sue Smith own 100 shares
of XYZ Corporation stock they purchased three years ago for $1,000.
The fair market value of those 100 shares is now $2,000. If the Smiths
donate the 100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock to the Sisters of the Holy
Family of Nazareth, they can claim the entire $2,000 as a charitable
deduction on their 2022 taxes, and they do not have to pay capital
gains taxes on the $1,000 profit.
To take advantage of this double benefit, it is necessary to donate the
shares of stock. If you sell the shares yourself and then donate the
cash proceeds, you will be liable for capital gains taxes. Please note, if
you are unable to take the full deduction in one year, you can carry it
forward for up to five years.
While gifts of cash are always greatly appreciated, a gift of stocks or mutual fund shares can benefit you and the Sisters.
We ask you to keep this in mind if you are considering a gift to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
As always, we are deeply grateful for your support of our sisters and their ministries.
TO MAKE A DONATION TO
SUPPORT OUR SISTERS
Mail: Send donations to the Development Office,
310 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Website: www.nazarethcsfn.org — click the “Donate”
to use a credit card or checking account.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/csfn.usa — click “Donate”
Call: 847-298-6760, ext. 237, our Development Office
Text-2-Give: Text the word REGISTER to (847) 994-4483.
You will then be asked to provide contact and credit card information.
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310 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
www.nazarethcsfn.org
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SPRING FEST 2023
We invite you to renew friendships and acquaintances and make
new ones at our 2023 “Spring Fest” sponsored by the Spring Fest
(formerly Oktoberfest) Committee and the Sisters of the Holy Family
of Nazareth, to be held on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Meridian
Banquet and Conference Center in Rolling Meadows, IL.
Enjoy a unique and exciting afternoon with an opportunity to try your
luck at our Choose Your Prize Raffle, Silent Auction, and Split the Pot
Raffle. CSFN Creations will provide lovely, handcrafted items for sale.
A delicious luncheon will be served with a cash bar available.
All proceeds from this event assist the Sisters of the Holy Family of
Nazareth in their Family Outreach and will enable them to continue
their mission through their daily ministries of service to, with, and
for families.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
We, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, are called to extend the Kingdom of God’s love among ourselves and
others by living the spirit of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph whose lives were centered in the love of God and one another.
We witness to this love through dedicated service to the Church, especially in ministry to the family.